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NSW EPA has released a document outlining the requirements for publishing pollution monitoring data which provides details that environment protection licence holders must follow when publishing […]
The Clean Energy Regulator commenced operations on 2 April 2012. It is the Federal Government body responsible for administering legislation that is expected to reduce carbon […]
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Mark Dreyfus had released a media release this week regarding the impact of a carbon price on […]
A consultation paper on the Amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Audit Determination and NGER Audit Registration Instrument has been released for comment by […]
The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released, for comment, draft regulations to support the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI). The draft regulations provides […]
• CFI methodology proposal: Reforestation and afforestation The Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee has released for consultation a methodology proposal submitted by CO2 Australia. This methodology proposal, […]
Draft grant guidelines for the Methodology Development Program (MDP), have been released by the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency for the development of […]
Draft grant guidelines for the Research and Development Stream of the Indigenous Carbon Farming Fund (CFF) have been released for public consultation by the Federal Department […]
Methodology proposals for assessment are being accepted by the Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee is accepting. The Guidelines for submitting methodologies is provided to assist with applications for […]
The QLD LNP’s Costings and Savings Strategy, released the day before Saturday’s election, describes the abolition of the State’s carbon and renewable energy programs According […]
Glenelg Shire Council has been fined by EPA Victoria for failing to comply with its specialist licence conditions that requires daily coverage of hazardous waste at […]
It has been announced that the following local government areas in regional Victoria will be temporarily exempt from paying landfill levies for waste generated as a […]
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. […]
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October 30, 2026