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Draft Amendment to the National Directory for Radiation Protection – Disposal of Radioactive Material – Comment Sought

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) has released a draft amendment to the National Directory for Radiation…[Read More]

Green Army legislation passes in Senate

The Green Army legislation was passed in the Senate this week. The Green Army program is a hands-on, practical, grassroots…[Read More]

Carbon tax repeal – state of play

On 23 June 2014, the Federal Government reintroduced a package of Bills to the House of Representatives to repeal the…[Read More]

Bill to implement Emissions Reduction Fund introduced to House of Representatives

On 18 June 2014, the Federal Government introduced the Bill, to the House of Representatives, that will implement the Emissions…[Read More]

Energy Efficiency Opportunities (Repeal) Bill 2014 – Introduced to Senate

On 16 June 2014, the Energy Efficiency Opportunities (Repeal) Bill 2014 was introduced to the Senate after being passed recently…[Read More]

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Repeal) Bill 2014 – Introduced to House of Representative

On 19 June 2014, the Federal Government introduced the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Repeal) Bill 2014 to the House of…[Read More]

2014/15 Australian Packaging Covenant Funding Round Open

The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) has announced the opening of its 2014/15 funding Round. The APC is a sustainable packaging…[Read More]

Reducing nutrient, pesticides and sediments discharge in the Reef – report released

The Federal Department of Environment has released a report, Australian Government Reef Achievements 2008-2013 that provides information on the success…[Read More]

New site sought for National Radiactive Waste Management Facility

Federal Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane has announced that the Northern Land Council has withdrawn its nomination of the Muckaty…[Read More]

Regulatory Guide: for siting of controlled facilities – Released for comment

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is seeking comment on its Regulatory Guide: Siting of Controlled Facilities.…[Read More]

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