Australia’s lighting industry may now apply to enter an international competition, the Global Efficiency Medal. The objective of the competition…[Read More]
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Proposed major changes to Planning and Development legislation
Published: September 26, 2014
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
Published: September 26, 2014
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
Published: September 19, 2014
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
Published: September 19, 2014
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
Published: September 19, 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
Published: September 19, 2014
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is proposing to amend and adopt the international pattern approval standard for water meters for…[Read More]
Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to environmental assessment – Comment sought
Published: September 19, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment and the Victorian Planning Department is inviting comment on Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to…[Read More]
Draft plan released for managing Great Barrier Reef from 2015 to 2050 – Comment sought
Published: September 19, 2014
The Federal Department is seeking feedback on the recently released draft Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan which is the Federal…[Read More]
Commonwealth Marine Reserves – independent review to reconsider zoning boundaries
Published: September 19, 2014
The Federal Government has announced an independent review of Commonwealth Marine Reserves with the chairs and terms of reference for…[Read More]
