Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt today announced that the Senate has passed legislation to put in place the Emissions…[Read More]
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Climate Change Authority stays
Published: October 31, 2014
Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt announced this week that the Climate Change Authority will not be abolished. He said…[Read More]
Victoria and Tasmania sign new EPBC assessment bilateral agreement with Commonwealth
Published: October 31, 2014
Two new EPBC assessment bilateral agreements that remove duplication and provide a single process for environmental assessments have been signed…[Read More]
Ships to meet their ballast water obligations – EPA Victoria sets out obligations
Published: October 31, 2014
EPA Victoria, the only state in Australia with domestic ballast water regulations, has issued six Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) and…[Read More]
Asbestos concerns in Sunshine North
Published: October 31, 2014
The Victorian Government is responding to community concerns relating to asbestos in Sunshine North – Victoria’s western suburbs. Concerns relate…[Read More]
Changes to waste regulatory framework
Published: October 31, 2014
As at 1 November 2014, it will be an offence in New South Wales to ship waste more than 150km…[Read More]
New draft MoU for NSW EPA and Sydney Water
Published: October 31, 2014
A new draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the NSW EPA and Sydney Water has been released for public comment.…[Read More]
QLD’s EPBC agreement to be amended
Published: October 31, 2014
The Federal and Queensland Governments will again amend the EPBC bilateral agreement relating to environmental assessments in Queensland. The proposed…[Read More]
EPA SA releases corporate plan
Published: October 31, 2014
EPA SA will focus on five key areas over the next 12 months, as outlined in the organisation’s Corporate Plan…[Read More]
EPA SA Board to review practices
Published: October 31, 2014
EPA SA Board is also reviewing how the EPA SA can improve its management of legacy site contamination issues following…[Read More]
