The Plastic Reduction and Circular Economy Act 2021 was passed in the NSW Parliament on 16 November 2021. The legislation…[Read More]
Understanding Asbestos and its Hazards
Asbestos is present in numerous Australian homes and buildings and therefore it is important to know where to look for…[Read More]
Bushfire Recovery Programs
The NSW Government has released five programs to help deal with waste and damage in the ongoing clean up from…[Read More]
Reef Protection Regulations
From 1 December 2021, the Reef protection regulations will continue to roll-out in more QLD regions, and with new requirements…[Read More]
Outcomes of the recent WA Waste Authority meeting
WA’s Waste Authority held its November meeting on 10 November 2021. Key outcomes of the meeting are as follows:The release…[Read More]
Waste tyres exporters to apply for licences
Australia’s ban on the export of whole baled waste tyres will commence on 1 December 2021 and exporters requiring a licence…[Read More]
Proposed Lead Compliance Code – Comment sought
WorkSafe Victoria has released the proposed Lead Compliance Code on behalf of the Victorian Government for comment.The Code provides practical…[Read More]
Regulation of waste tyres on farms – Comment sought
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning (DELWP) is conducting a Survey on the number and uses of waste…[Read More]
GRANT OPPORTUNITY: To improve the management and recovery of hazardous waste
Sustainability Victoria has available grants to businesses (local and international) and local governments through Recycling Victoria Infrastructure Fund – Hazardous…[Read More]
Independent review of EPA’s Resource Recovery Framework
An independent review of the EPA’s Resource Recovery Framework is underway. The Resource Recovery Framework aims to divert materials derived from…[Read More]