Sea-level rise planning benchmarks have been officially dropped after the first stage of changes to the NSW Coastal Protection Amendment…[Read More]
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Energy reform debate to address increase in electricity prices advises ACCC
Published: October 30, 2012
In the last 5 years, electricity prices, in Australia, have increased on average by 90% in nominal terms, and by…[Read More]
OBLIGATION CHECKLIST: Carbon and Energy critical action by 31 October deadline
Published: October 30, 2012
31 October each year marks an important deadline under the mandatory carbon and energy regimes of the National Greenhouse and…[Read More]
Draft Guidelines on demonstrating best practice for Victoria – comment sought
Published: October 30, 2012
EPA Victoria has released the draft Guidelines on Demonstrating Best Practice to provide better guidance on the assessment of best…[Read More]
Applications sought for Chair on Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee (DOIC)
Published: October 30, 2012
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet is currently seeking suitable applicants for the Chair position of…[Read More]
Independent expert body to provide Minister with advice on sustainability issues
Published: October 30, 2012
The National Sustainability Council for Australia has now been established, as announced this week by Federal Minister for Sustainability, Environment…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: From 2012-13 to 2015-16 through Federal Dept of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research
Published: October 30, 2012
Over the next 4 years, the following funding will be available to industry and business from 2012-13 to 2015-16 which…[Read More]
Changes to mining laws – Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Amendment Bill 2012
Published: October 30, 2012
Amendments to mining laws are expected soon – to strengthen the enforcement powers of the Victoria’s mining and extractive industry…[Read More]
E-waste grants available
Published: October 26, 2012
Funding is now available for infrastructure projects to support the safe collection, storage, handling and recovery of electrical waste. SA…[Read More]
Queensland to recommence uranium mining
Published: October 26, 2012
The QLD Government has announced it will convene a three-member implementation committee to oversee the recommencement of uranium mining in…[Read More]
