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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – FEDERAL

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Carbon tax survives Senate vote

An amended bill, that addresses the concerns of the Palmer United Party (PUP), is expected to be presented to the…[Read More]

Changes to ASX sustainability disclosure

The Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) has released changes to the third edition of the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations under…[Read More]

Investigation into environmental impacts of leach tank failure at Ranger uranium mine – Interim Report released

An Interim Report has been released by the Federal Department of Environment into a December 2013 incident where a Leach…[Read More]

Streamlining environmental assessment process between Commonwealth and ACT

The Commonwealth and ACT Governments have signed a new assessment bilaterial agreement in order to remove duplication and provide a…[Read More]

Rollout of 20 MillionTrees Program – Feedback sought

The Federal Government has committed $50 million over 4 years to the 20 Million Trees Programme with funding to commence…[Read More]

Impacts on Landfill/Waste after repeal of carbon tax

At present, Landfill and waste facilities that accept solid waste above a set target are required to report their emissions…[Read More]

Exposure draft Carbon Abatement Contract and discussion paper – Comment Sought

The Clean Energy Regulator has released for comment an exposure draft of the Carbon Abatement Contract to be used for…[Read More]

TENDER – Tender now open for Construction, Ownership and Operation of Deer Park (Victoria) Terminal Station (Current electricity capacity constraints at terminal stations)

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Powercor Australia and Jemena Electricity Networks (Jemena) have identified electricity capacity constraints at terminal…[Read More]

Support for exploration companies – launch of Exploration Development Incentive

This week, the Federal Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane launched the Exploration Development Incentive, which is expected to assist junior…[Read More]

Carbon Tax Repeal: Associated Draft Legislative Instruments – Released

As part of the carbon tax repeal process, the Federal Government has released exposure drafts of the following associated legislative…[Read More]

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