The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has imposed noise, dust and heritage controls as part of its approval of…[Read More]
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Proposed major changes to Planning and Development legislation
Published: September 26, 2014
The QLD Government has released two draft bills which are set to repeal the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – the draft Planning and…[Read More]
Additional information requested for Aquis EIS
Published: September 26, 2014
Queensland’s independent Coordinator-General has called for additional information on the Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed $8 billion Aquis Resort…[Read More]
Review of EPA SA’s management systems for site contaminated matters
Published: September 26, 2014
The management of site-contamination issues in South Australia will be reviewed by a committee established by the Board of the…[Read More]
SA Government commits to 50% renewable energy target by 2025
Published: September 26, 2014
The SA Government has committed to increasing its Renewable Energy Target (RET) to 50% by 2025. The commitment follows the…[Read More]
EPA SA negotiates civil penalty over hospital incident
Published: September 26, 2014
The EPA SA has finalised a negotiated civil penalty of $42,656.25 with a local health network in relation to an…[Read More]
Sequestration methodology – Reforestation by environmental or Mallee plantings
Published: September 19, 2014
The Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings – FullCAM methodology determination is now available. Projects using this methodology must establish…[Read More]
Draft safety guide seeks best practice guidance on assessing environmental exposures from ionising radiation – Comment sought
Published: September 19, 2014
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency is inviting comment on the draft safety guide Radiation Protection of the…[Read More]
Cost Recovery under Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conseration (EPBC) – effective 1 October 2014
Published: September 19, 2014
Cost recovery for environmental impact assessments and some strategic assessments commences on 1 October 2014. The Federal Government will commence…[Read More]
Proposed changes to standards for water meters for cold potable water and hot water
Published: September 19, 2014
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is proposing to amend and adopt the international pattern approval standard for water meters for…[Read More]
