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Requirements for publishing pollution monitoring data

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 […]

List of liable entities for carbon pricing mechanism to be published

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 […]

Impact of a carbon price on landfill sites

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 […]

Amendments to NGER Audit Determination and NGER Audit Registration Instrument released for comment

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 […]

Draft regulations released for Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) comment sought

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 […]

Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methodology proposals released for comment

• 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 on Methodology Development Program released for comment

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 Indigenous Carbon Farming Fund

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 […]

Submitting a methdology for assessment

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 […]

Carbon programs to be axed

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 […]

EPA Victoria fines Council for breach of licence

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 […]

Landfill levies to be temporarily exempt for Victoria’s selected flood areas

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 […]

New water purchasing initiative for southern connected Murray-Darling Basin

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 […]

Legislation introduced to House of Representatives to establish expert committee for coal seam gas and large coal mining

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 […]

Amendments to NSW pollution incident report plan

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 […]

Funding to retrofit buildings in the City of Melbourne

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 […]

National Water Commission

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 […]

Senate passes Radioactive Waste Legislation

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 […]

NSW Waste and Environment Levy review

– 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 […]

Rural Landfill Operators – to transition to best practice standards

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: […]

Waste Policy Review

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 […]

Waste Coal Mine Gas (WCMG) Eligible for LRET

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 […]

EPA NSW operates as separate authority as at 29 February 2012

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 […]

Board appointments to Regional and Metropolitan Water Corporate Boards – expressions of interest

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 […]

Victorian Catchment Management Council – expressions of interest

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 […]

Landfill gas and development near landfills

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. […]

Waste and Environment Levy review

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 Victoria fines abattoir $6,000 for illegally dumping 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 […]

Port Phillip Bay health report – Released

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 […]

New Industrial Waste Facts Sheet released by EPA Victoria

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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