Queensland News

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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Growing the recovery of organic waste via food organic and garden organic fund

The QLD Government is providing funding through the Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic and Garden Organic…[Read More]

QLD Containers for Change – to include wine and spirit bottles: Effective 1 November 2023

The Queensland Government has announced that the Containers for Change will include wine and spirit bottles from 1 November 2023.

More single-use plastics bans commence 1 September 2023

Effective 1 September 2023, Queensland has now banned on additional single-use plastic items, therefore, businesses in Queensland are no longer able…[Read More]

Submissions on Draft End of Waste (EOW) Code – Biochar

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (DES) has developed a Submissions on draft end of waste (EOW) code –…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Growing the Recovery of Organic Waste via Food Organic and Garden Organics (Grown FOGO) Fund – SE QLD

Organic waste makes up around half of what Queenslanders throw away each week in their kerbside waste (red lid) bin.…[Read More]

Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023: Commenced 2 June 2023

In QLD, the Waste Reduction and Recycling and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2023 (the WRROLA Act) commenced on 2 June 2023.The WRROLA…[Read More]

Sunset review of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011: Comment sought

The QLD Government has announced that the Waste Reduction and Recycling Regulation 2011 is due to expire on 31 August…[Read More]

DIY Asbestos removal by homeowners in QLD: Comment sought

QLD Health is seeking your feedback on whether changes to the current asbestos 10-square metre rule (’10m2 rule’) removal provisions under the Public…[Read More]

Sugarcane growers to benefit from specialised support

Sugarcane growers committed to reducing nutrient run-off into the Great Barrier Reef will soon have access to specialised support through…[Read More]

Final Report of the Review of the Electrical Safety Act 2002: Comment sought

The QLD Government is seeking feedback on the recommendations made in the Final Report of the Review of Queensland’s Electrical…[Read More]

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