One of the key roles of the QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (EHP) is environmental protection — helping…[Read More]
Queensland News
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HAVE YOUR SAY – on Environmental Protection and Regulation in Queensland
Published: October 13, 2017
2016-17 Annual Report of QLD’s Environment Department – Released
Published: October 6, 2017
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has released its 2016-17 annual report.It highlights the work, achievements and strategic…[Read More]
Waste legislation to ban plastic bags and introduce the container refund scheme passes in Queensland
Published: September 15, 2017
Legislation that introduces Queensland’s container refund scheme and plastic shopping bag ban has been passed by the State Parliament.The Waste…[Read More]
Submissions invited for the investigation into cross-border waste transport
Published: September 15, 2017
The Queensland Government has announced that the independent investigation into the cross-border transport of waste to Queensland landfills is open…[Read More]
Funding for land and water resources in Ipswich
Published: August 25, 2017
The Queensland Government has announced $500,000 in funding in funding for strategic projects to improve the quality of the land,…[Read More]
QLD Government releases agriculture and infrastructure climate plans
Published: August 25, 2017
The Queensland Government has released two plans to assist the agriculture and infrastructure sectors adapt to climate change.The Agriculture Sector…[Read More]
QLD Government to investigate interstate waste transportation
Published: August 18, 2017
The Queensland Government has announced a three-month independent investigation into the transport of waste into the state.The investigation announcement follows…[Read More]
QLD DEHP fines Abbot Point Coal
Published: August 18, 2017
The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has fined Abbot Point Bulk Coal for a breach of a temporary…[Read More]
Renewables 400 auction launched
Published: August 11, 2017
The Queensland Government has launched the Renewables 400 auction which is a key initiative of the Powering Queensland Plan. The…[Read More]
Queensland targets zero net emissions by 2050
Published: July 14, 2017
The Queensland Government announced on Tuesday that a goal of zero net emissions by 2050 will be set for the…[Read More]
