The Victorian Government has released for consultation the draft Port Phillip Bay Environmental Management Plan 2017–27.The plan was developed by…[Read More]
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NEW GUIDELINES for Landfill Levy, Waste codes, and Reuse of Prescribed Industrial Waste
Published: December 2, 2016
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the following new guidelines:Calculating the landfill levy and recycling rebates (Publication 332.7)…[Read More]
Non-building based lighting upgrades – New information released
Published: December 2, 2016
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released information on the new administrative arrangements and updates for Section 34 –…[Read More]
Draft regulations for NSW Container Deposit Scheme – Comment sought
Published: December 2, 2016
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority is seeking comments on the draft Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (Container Deposit…[Read More]
Fourth Emissions Reduction Fund auction – Results released
Published: November 25, 2016
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that 47 carbon abatement contracts were awarded for 49 projects in the fourth Emissions…[Read More]
Outcomes of CoP17 on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Published: November 25, 2016
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released information on the outcomes of the 17th meeting of the…[Read More]
New Climate Change Bill introduced to Victorian Parliament
Published: November 25, 2016
The Victorian Government has introduced the Climate Change Bill 2016 into Parliament to create a new Climate Change Act.The Bill…[Read More]
Victorian Government introduces legislation to ban fracking
Published: November 25, 2016
The Victorian Government has introduced the Resources Legislation Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2016 to permanently ban fracking in Victoria.The Bill…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Port Phillip Bay Fund – Now open
Published: November 25, 2016
Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s $10 million Port Phillip Bay Fund.The fund will support projects including water…[Read More]
Illegal chemical discharge results in fine of $7,500
Published: November 25, 2016
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined a company more than $7,500 for illegally discharging a hazardous gas into…[Read More]
