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Review of substances on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substance

The National Industry Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is inviting comment on the latest release of the assessment outcomes…[Read More]

Transitioning from the Carbon Farming Initiative to the Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator confirmed this week that if you are running an eligible offsets project in the Carbon Farming…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY Research institutions to form research hubs

The Federal Minister for Environment this week announced funding under the National Environmental Science Programme that is aimed at groups…[Read More]

International competition now open for Australia’s lighting industry

Australia’s lighting industry may now apply to enter an international competition, the Global Efficiency Medal. The objective of the competition…[Read More]

Proposed major changes to Planning and Development legislation

The QLD Government has released two draft bills which are set to repeal the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – the draft Planning and…[Read More]

Review of EPA SA’s management systems for site contaminated matters

The management of site-contamination issues in South Australia will be reviewed by a committee established by the Board of the…[Read More]

Sequestration methodology – Reforestation by environmental or Mallee plantings

The Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings – FullCAM methodology determination is now available. Projects using this methodology must establish…[Read More]

Draft safety guide seeks best practice guidance on assessing environmental exposures from ionising radiation – Comment sought

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency is inviting comment on the draft safety guide Radiation Protection of the…[Read More]

Cost Recovery under Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conseration (EPBC) – effective 1 October 2014

Cost recovery for environmental impact assessments and some strategic assessments commences on 1 October 2014. The Federal Government will commence…[Read More]

Proposed changes to standards for water meters for cold potable water and hot water

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is proposing to amend and adopt the international pattern approval standard for water meters for…[Read More]

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