The New South Wales Environment Minister announced on 16 February 2017 that the commencement of the container deposit scheme has…[Read More]
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Investigations for PFAS commences at Botany Industrial Park
Published: February 23, 2017
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has advised that investigations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are underway at the…[Read More]
Petroleum company receives $850,000 fine for petrol spill
Published: February 23, 2017
A petroleum company has been convicted and fined $850,000 in the NSW Land and Environment Court for a major petrol…[Read More]
Container Refund Scheme – Discussion paper released for comment
Published: February 23, 2017
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP) has released a discussion paper on the container deposit scheme, scheduled…[Read More]
Online environmental authority register – Now available
Published: February 23, 2017
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has released an expanded online environmental authority register.Environmental authorities are held by…[Read More]
5th Emissions Reduction Fund – Closing soon
Published: February 17, 2017
The Clean Energy Regulator has issued a reminder that project applications for the fifth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction on…[Read More]
NOPSEMA releases oil pollution risk management paper
Published: February 17, 2017
The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has released an information paper on oil pollution risk management…[Read More]
Over $53,000 in fines for 3 waste operators involved in illegal dumping activities
Published: February 17, 2017
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has caught and fined three waste operators in South West Sydney and the Southern…[Read More]
NSW and Victoria establish Murray Darling Basin expert panel
Published: February 17, 2017
The New South Wales Minister for Regional Water and the Victorian Minister for Water have established an expert panel to…[Read More]
Queensland Treasury to issue Green Bonds
Published: February 17, 2017
The Queensland Government has announced the Queensland Treasury Corporation will issue certified and independently verified green bonds to investors for…[Read More]
