Queensland News

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Environmental Protection (Powers and Penalties) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 – Introduced to QLD Parliament

The Environmental Protection (Powers and Penalties) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 was introduced into Queensland Parliament on 13 February…[Read More]

Asbestos found in NuGrow Ipswich

In South East QLD, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) and the Asbestos Safety Unit of Workplace…[Read More]

Stockpiling green waste results in enforcement action

Stockpiling of green waste at a site in Swanbank QLD has seen the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation…[Read More]

Offensive odours result in DESI filing restraint order application against company

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has filed a restraint order application against NuGrow Ipswich Pty Ltd…[Read More]

Additional waste levy exemptions

As a result of severe weather events in QLD during January 2024, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation…[Read More]

Minor updates to the end of waste code for irrigation of associated water (CSG water)

Updates have been made to the end of waste (EOW) code irrigation of associated water (including CSG water) to streamline…[Read More]

Draft amendment of end of waste (EOW) code – Plasterboard: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is proposing to amend the current end of waste (EOW) code for…[Read More]

Draft updates to the Landfill siting, Design, Operation and Rehabilitation Guideline: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback on the draft updates to the Landfill siting, design,…[Read More]

Draft landfill siting, design, operation and closure guideline: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the Landfill siting, design, operation…[Read More]

Waste levies waived for Scenic Rim Regional Council and Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council

The QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) has announced that it has waived waste levies for the Scenic Rim…[Read More]

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