The Federal Government has announced significant departmental changes for the energy and environment portfolio, with the Department of the Environment…[Read More]
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Final industrial chemicals rules and guidelines released
Published: December 6, 2019
The National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) has released the final Industrial Chemicals General Rules, Categorisation Guidelines and…[Read More]
Australia reports on the state of conservation of the Great Barrier Reef and the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Areas
Published: December 6, 2019
The Federal Government has submitted the State Party Reports which address the state of conservation of the Great Barrier Reef…[Read More]
Landfill fined for inadequate waste cover
Published: December 6, 2019
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority has fined a landfill operator for failing to adequately cover waste at the site, aside…[Read More]
Facility fined $15,000 for particulate discharges
Published: December 6, 2019
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined a bulk storage facility $15,000 for pollution offences.The annual return…[Read More]
WA to allow carbon farming on pastoral lands
Published: December 6, 2019
The Western Australian Government has announced that it will allow pastoralists to earn carbon credits from sequestering carbon on pastoral…[Read More]
National Hydrogen Strategy agreed at 22nd COAG Energy Council meeting
Published: November 29, 2019
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Energy Council met on 22 November 2019 for their 22nd meeting.The key outcome of…[Read More]
Funding package for the hydrogen industry
Published: November 29, 2019
The Federal Government has announced a funding package for the hydrogen industry, following the release of the National Hydrogen Strategy.Along…[Read More]
Workplace exposure standards release 8: Have your say!
Published: November 29, 2019
As part of its evaluation of Workplace Exposure Standards for airborne contaminants, Safe Work Australia has released for comment Release…[Read More]
Final Committee report into Victoria’s recycling sector released
Published: November 29, 2019
The Victorian Parliament Environment and Planning Committee has released its final report into recycling and waste management in the state.The…[Read More]
