On 10 February 2017, the Victorian Essential Services Commission released updates to Schedule 34 – Building based lighting compliance requirements.The…[Read More]
Victorian News
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Native Vegetation Regulations Review – Comment sought
Published: February 3, 2017
The Victorian Government has released its review into native vegetation clearing regulations, including proposed changes, fulfilling an election commitment. Under the…[Read More]
Victorian Government responds to EPA independent Inquiry
Published: February 3, 2017
On 17 January 2017 the Victorian Government released its response to the Independent Inquiry into the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). The…[Read More]
Victorian Government sets emissions target
Published: February 3, 2017
The Victorian Government announced on 29 January 2017 that it will seek to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by…[Read More]
Draft Port Phillip Bay Environmental Management Plan – Comment sought
Published: December 2, 2016
The Victorian Government has released for consultation the draft Port Phillip Bay Environmental Management Plan 2017–27.The plan was developed by…[Read More]
NEW GUIDELINES for Landfill Levy, Waste codes, and Reuse of Prescribed Industrial Waste
Published: December 2, 2016
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the following new guidelines:Calculating the landfill levy and recycling rebates (Publication 332.7)…[Read More]
Non-building based lighting upgrades – New information released
Published: December 2, 2016
The Victorian Essential Services Commission (ESC) has released information on the new administrative arrangements and updates for Section 34 –…[Read More]
New Climate Change Bill introduced to Victorian Parliament
Published: November 25, 2016
The Victorian Government has introduced the Climate Change Bill 2016 into Parliament to create a new Climate Change Act.The Bill…[Read More]
Victorian Government introduces legislation to ban fracking
Published: November 25, 2016
The Victorian Government has introduced the Resources Legislation Amendment (Fracking Ban) Bill 2016 to permanently ban fracking in Victoria.The Bill…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Port Phillip Bay Fund – Now open
Published: November 25, 2016
Applications are now open for the Victorian Government’s $10 million Port Phillip Bay Fund.The fund will support projects including water…[Read More]
