The Victorian Government has also re-opened consultation on the revised draft Victorian Floodplain Management Strategy. The strategy aims to better…[Read More]
Victorian News
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Victoria’s Water quality policy review
Published: May 29, 2015
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has announced the State Environment Protection Policy (SEPP) Waters Review…[Read More]
Victoria receives greenhouse gas assessment permits
Published: May 29, 2015
The Victorian Government has been granted three greenhouse gas assessment permits by the Federal Government under the Offshore Petroleum and…[Read More]
Inquiry into Hazelwood mine fire reopens
Published: May 29, 2015
The Victorian Government has re-opened the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry following concerns about a spike in deaths following the fire.…[Read More]
New appointments to Sustainability Victoria
Published: May 29, 2015
Victorian Environment Minister Lisa Neville has appointed Clean Energy Council chief Kane Thornton and Carbon Market Institute non-executive director Megan…[Read More]
Major review of EPA Victoria announced
Published: May 22, 2015
The Victorian Government has announced a major public inquiry into the EPA Victoria that will commence on 1 June 2015.…[Read More]
Updated guidelines that relate to handling of waste in emergencies
Published: May 22, 2015
EPA Victoria has released a new Section 30A approvals guideline (publication 1590) explaining the Section 30A process which relates to…[Read More]
Energy legislation Bill – Introduced to State (Vic) Parliament
Published: May 19, 2015
Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has introduced the Energy Legislation Amendment (Publication of Retail Offers) Bill 2015 into State Parliament.…[Read More]
Legal requirements for storage of tyres
Published: May 15, 2015
Used tyres must be stored in a manner that minimises fire risk. EPA Victoria has stated that from 29 April…[Read More]
Victorian Government seeks to reinstate Victorian Renewable Energy Target
Published: May 15, 2015
The Victorian Government has called on the Federal Government to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (Cth) to allow…[Read More]
