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On 23 February 2012, the Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke announced that a new targeted water purchasing initiative will be conducted by the Federal Government in […]
Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke this week introduced legislation to the House of Representatives to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal […]
NSW EPA has made changes to the Protection of the Environment (General) Amendment (Pollution Incident Response Management Plans) Regulation 2012 in response to concerns expressed by […]
The City of Melbourne is providing funding to assist building owners with the retrofit of their building(s). Retrofitting is one way of making a building more […]
The National Water Commission Act 2004 expires on 30 June 2012 and will require amendment to continue the role of the National Water Commission (NWC). Following […]
A passage of the National Radioactive Waste Management Bill 2010 was passed in the Senate this week that makes provision for a selected site and the […]
– reminder for feedback On 29 February 2012, the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN), in conjunction with the NSW Office of Heritage and Environment (OHE) and […]
The Victorian Government has announced funding of $3.5 million to assist rural landfill operators to transition to best practice standards. The package of funding consists of: […]
The Victorian Department Sustainability and Environment (DSE), in partnership with EPA Victoria, Sustainability Victoria and Metropolitan and Regional Waste Management Groups are leading a review of […]
Regulations have been passed to allow eligible waste coal mine gas (WCMG) power stations to apply for accreditation under the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET). The […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) operates a separate statutory authority as at 29 February 2012. Under the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act 2011 […]
The Victorian Government is seeking expressions of interest for 55 board directors and chair positions for the 19 regional and metropolitan water corporation boards, with terms […]
Expressions of interest are sought by the Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change for 9 member positions, including a chairperson, on the Victorian Catchment Management […]
SA EPA has released a new information sheet on the hazards of landfill gas and nearby development. It is designed for planners, developers and landfill operators. […]
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy. According to the government “the waste […]
EPA inspected an abattoir prior to a proposed license amendment, when they found large amounts of treated timber, concrete and buried animal carcasses dumped on land […]
The Office of the Environmental Monitor (OEM) has released its fourth annual report on the health of Port Phillip Bay using information from the Victorian Department […]
The EPA has produced new Industrial Waste Fact Sheets for individuals and industry who excavate, supply or receive waste soil and soils mixed with industrial waste. […]
Under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Efficiency (WARE) fund, funding amounts between $5000 and $5 million will be available over the next four years. The program […]
Funding opportunity Victorian industry is being urged to liaise with the EPA Victoria to find and develop suitable projects that reduce hazardous waste going to landfill […]
– applies to all holders of environment protection licence in NSW There have been recent changes to the NSW’s environment protection legislation as a result of […]
Two companies shortlisted to deliver wastewater works contract in the Pilbara Infill sewerage works progressing well Major projects to improve and secure vital wastewater infrastructure in […]
SA EPA has a dedicated team to deal with illegal dumping. The Illegal Dumping Unit (IDU) will target illegal waste activities in areas such as landfilling, […]
QLD Environment Minister Vicky Darling recently announced grants of up to $5 million would be available for successful applicants to improve sorting and recovery of waste. […]
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced six prosecution proceedings against Botany Building Recyclers Pty Ltd, Foxman Environmental Development Services Pty Ltd and the director […]
NSW Minister for the Environment Robyn Parker recently called for submissions on the review of the NSW Waste and Environment Levy. Ms Parker said the NSW […]
Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus this week released a report on The role of Regulation in facilitating or constraining adaptation to […]
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