The Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection has issued a Guideline – Enforceable undertakings under the Environmental Protection Act…[Read More]
Queensland News
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New Water Resource Plan for Great Artesian Basin – Have your say!
Published: October 9, 2015
Water users throughout Queensland’s Great Artesian Basin can have their say at upcoming public forums to discuss the development of…[Read More]
Contaminated land reforms – changes to assessment and management
Published: October 1, 2015
Changes to the way contaminated land is managed and assessed in Queensland have come into effect. The changes will affect…[Read More]
Latest annual report card for Great Barrier Reef
Published: October 1, 2015
The Queensland Government has released the latest report card for the Great Barrier Reef. Report Card 2014 incorporates significant improvements…[Read More]
Weipa solar plant begins operating
Published: October 1, 2015
Australia’s first commercial diesel displacement solar plant has begun operating – supplying electricity to Rio Tinto’s bauxite mine as well…[Read More]
Legislation for ethanol mandate – Introduced in QLD Parliament
Published: September 18, 2015
Queensland’s Minister for Energy and Water Supply Mark Bailey has introduced legislation in QLD Parliament that will require fuel sellers…[Read More]
QLD Government seeks input for new plan to manage water in the Great Artesian Basin
Published: September 11, 2015
The Queensland Government is seeking input on a new plan to manage water in the Great Artesian Basin. QLD Minister…[Read More]
Power tool battery recycling trial commences
Published: September 11, 2015
The Queensland Government has joined the Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) in a power tool recycling trial that will run…[Read More]
Quarry operator fined for causing serious harm
Published: September 11, 2015
A major Queensland quarrying company has been fined $250,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a number…[Read More]
Waste industry compliance investigation taskforce
Published: September 11, 2015
The Queensland Government has joined forces with the waste management industry, including the Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland, to set…[Read More]
