The Productivity Commission has commenced a research project examining selected policy issues in the gas exploration, production and transmission sectors…[Read More]
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Productivity Commission undertakes research into barriers for more efficient Gas Markets
Published: September 19, 2014
Public inquiry into current national natural disaster funding arrangements
Published: September 19, 2014
The Productivity Commission is undertaking a public inquiry into the efficacy of current national natural disaster funding arrangements, taking into…[Read More]
GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: Landcare Grants – now open
Published: September 19, 2014
Applications for Landcare Grants 2014-15 are now open. Grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 (GST excl) is now available that…[Read More]
Legislation passed in Victorian Parliament bans BTEX chemicals in fracking
Published: September 19, 2014
Legislation has passed through the Victorian Parliament this week that enshrines in law a ban on the use of BTEX…[Read More]
Draft Storage of Waste Tyres – Regulatory Impact Statement – open for comment
Published: September 19, 2014
Draft regulations providing guidance for the safe and efficient storage of used waste tyres have been released for public consultation.…[Read More]
GRANTS OPPORTUNITY: New grants for major waste and recycling facilities
Published: September 19, 2014
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and the Environmental Trust are calling for applications for a share of…[Read More]
New process for windfarm applications
Published: September 19, 2014
New South Wales wind farm development applications will automatically be referred to the Planning Assessment Commission for determination. NSW Planning…[Read More]
NSW EPA lobbies to strengthen air quality measures
Published: September 19, 2014
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority says it will push for more changes to strengthen the air quality National…[Read More]
Man fined $36,000 for illegal asbestos dumping
Published: September 19, 2014
A man has been convicted in the NSW Land Environment Court and fined a total of $36,000 following a New…[Read More]
Queensland Government introduces new penalties and stiffer fines – Effective 1 September 2014
Published: September 19, 2014
The Queensland Government has introduced tougher penalties for companies who receive environment infringement notices, with several offences under the Environmental…[Read More]
