The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Repeal Bill is currently before the Federal Parliament. The Bill was passed in the…[Read More]
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Mitigating Aircraft noise – consultation commences
Published: September 12, 2014
Aircraft noise is an inevitable by-product of aircraft operations. In Australia there are a range of legislative and other controls…[Read More]
Landfill operator pinned for non compliance
Published: September 12, 2014
Assessing and determining whether existing leachate management infrastructure is appropriately managing leachate had also not been addressed. EPA Metro…[Read More]
Tougher on-the-spot fines for environmental offences
Published: September 12, 2014
A ten fold increase in on-the-spot fines for environmental offences up to $15,000 for companies and $7500 for individuals is…[Read More]
Retrofit of rollover control to dangerous goods tank trailers by 1 January 2014
Published: September 12, 2014
In an Australian first, all dangerous goods trailers on NSW roads must be fitted with ‘roll-over control’ by 2019.The NSW…[Read More]
New biodiversity offsets policy for major projects commences 1 October 2014
Published: September 12, 2014
The new biodiversity offsets policy for major projects will be phased in by the NSW Government from 1 October 2014.…[Read More]
Operators of freight and passenger trains to be accountable for pollution
Published: September 12, 2014
Operators of freight and passenger trains in New South Wales will have to hold an environment protection licence following proposed…[Read More]
Minerals and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill 2014 passed in QLD Parliament
Published: September 12, 2014
The Queensland Government’s Minerals and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill 2014 has been passed in the QLD Parliament – but…[Read More]
ZEN Energy Systems wins grant to enhance its renewable energy systems
Published: September 12, 2014
ZEN Energy Systems has received a SA Government grant worth $200,000 to support the further development of its world-class renewable…[Read More]
Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods – Released for comment
Published: September 5, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has developed and released 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods, in an effort to…[Read More]
