New South Wales News

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New PFAS monitoring requirements: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is consulting on proposed PFAS monitoring requirements for licensed landfill and sewage treatment plant (STP) operators and…[Read More]

Next step to phase out plastics and harmful chemicals in NSW

The NSW EPA is taking the next step of its Plastics Plan 2.0 to further reduce single-use and problematic plastics,…[Read More]

New laws for business to separate food waste from general waste: Commence 1 July 2026

NSW EPA has advised NSW businesses and institutions that sell or handle food such as supermarkets, cafes, schools and hotels,…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy: Opens

The NSW Government has released the NSW Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy, outlining plans to expand EV charging infrastructure and support…[Read More]

NSW EPA conducts pesticide compliance blitz on Mid North Coast Berry Farms

NSW EPA officers recently carried out a targeted pesticides compliance blitz across blueberry and raspberry farms in the Coffs Harbour…[Read More]

NSW EPA orders beauty brands to remove products containing microbeads

The NSW EPA has directed beauty brands to stop supplying personal care products containing plastic microbeads, strengthening the enforcement of…[Read More]

NSW EPA announces restructure

NSW EPA has announced a proposed organisational restructure aimed at improving efficiency, strengthening environmental oversight, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.NSW…[Read More]

Improving work health and safety in the NSW sawmilling industry: Comment sought

SafeWork NSW has drafted an updated Sawmilling industry code of practice following consultation with stakeholders.  SafeWork NSW have created a draft code to…[Read More]

NSW Releases First Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released the first chapter of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, outlining a long-term strategy…[Read More]

EPA and Infrastructure NSW Develop Sustainable Construction Policy

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Infrastructure NSW, is developing a Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP)…[Read More]

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