November 25, 2015
This informative Briefing has been designed to bring those that deal with chemicals, up to speed with the new GHS system to enable you to understand its relevance and your obligations. From 1 January 2017, the GHS for Classifying and Labelling of Chemicals will be mandatory in NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT and Commonwealth jurisdictions. It is already acceptable in VIC and WA, and a large number of Australian companies are adopting it now. A 5 year transitional period, that will expire on 31 December 2016, has been provided by Worksafe Australia for companies to implement the new system. ...Read More
November 10, 2015
Improve the Environmental and Safety performance of your Business by developing and improving your Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Management Systems. This 1 day Workshop will step you through the process to DEVELOP or IMPROVE and IMPLEMENT effective management systems to ensure they are WORKING FOR YOU, NOT AGAINST YOU! The Workshop will include stand-alone systems and combined integrated systems. ...Read More
October 23, 2015
With a number of recent significant changes to environmental laws, guidelines, policies and reviews, this 1 day Briefing is designed to bring you up to speed on the changes within Federal, Victorian, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australian jurisdictions. The aim of the Briefing is to have you at the forefront of your environmental obligations. ...Read More
September 18, 2015
Preventing the pitfalls for managing contaminated land. Site contamination remains a significant legal and commercial issue for landowners, occupiers, developers, sellers, councils and others dealing with the management of contaminated land. This 1 day Workshop is designed to bring you up to speed with contaminated land laws and requirements within Federal, Victorian, New South Wales, South Australian and jurisdictions and experts will take you through best practice options for the management of contaminated land and related issues. The Workshop will examine the different assessment and remediation options that may be undertaken as part of a due diligence process and will explore the strengths and weaknesses of each of those processes. You will have an opportunity to troubleshoot issues with lawyers and expert consultants. The Workshop is designed to provide the latest and most up to date information to prevent the pitfalls which can often be experienced by those involved in managing contaminated land. ...Read More
August 26, 2015
Members of the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) are invited to attend AEBN Member Networking Drinks from 4.45pm to 6.00pm on WEDNESDAY 26 AUGUST 2015 at Lander & Rogers conference rooms, Level 12, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne. AEBN Networking provides members with the opportunity to meet industry leaders, environmental practitioners, lawyers, consultants…from various sectors – providing you with leads and solutions. ...Read More
How prepared are you to respond to a visit and investigation by the Environment and Safety Regulators?
The Australians Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with leading law firm, Lander & Rogers, has developed this workshop to explore – Who are the Environment and Safety Regulators; How these Regulators in different states operate; What are the powers of the Environment and Safety Regulators in other jurisdictions including powers of entry, search and seizure…; Understand your legal rights and obligations; Important information and practical tips for communicating with the Regulators to minimise risk to your organisation. ...Read More
Are you confident that you can demonstrate compliance to the environmental Regulators?
The Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) together with leading environmental consultants, GHD, have developed this practical half day Workshop to provide you with the tools and procedures to enable you to comply and demonstrate compliance to the environmental Regulator(s). Environmental lawyers, Lander & Rogers, will take you through the legal framework and explain your legal obligations under Environment laws; with environmental experts, GHD, demonstrating how to access and understand the environmental requirements and legislation applicable to your site and business. The Workshop will address how compliance is managed across states. ...Read More
August 20, 2015
This Seminar will provide case studies from a range of business sectors detailing their journey, methodology and technologies used and the changes implemented within their business that has achieved significant cost savings and increased business profitability. You will hear from Environmental & Organisational Psychologist who will provide tools for embedding sustainability into the culture of your organisation. ‘Doing Business Better’ lean expert Stephen Grech will provide strategies to implement lean processes to achieve sustainability. Hear the latest FUNDING and government initiatives from across Australia available to your business, and assistance available for WIN FUNDING. ...Read More
May 6, 2015
This Workshop has been designed by the experts to assist you in optimising your trade waste treatment plant; bring you up to speed with trade waste regulations; provide details to assist you and your organisation to develop systems to maximise efforts for managing and reusing waste water resources within your operations; how to save water and reduce your trade waste charges. The Workshop will explore the different trade waste treatment technologies and options available, and will highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each. The Workshop will provide a ‘Troubleshooting Session’ where participants are encouraged to discuss their specific issues with waste water treatment experts. ...Read More
April 15, 2015
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WORKSHOP. This comprehensive Workshop has been designed to bring you up to speed with the Dangerous Goods laws and requirements in Victoria to Intermediate Level. As each state has different Dangerous Goods laws and requirements, this practical Workshop will include segregation of dangerous goods rules; chemical compatibility; placarding of stores, vehicles and containers; labelling; bunding rules of storage of dangerous goods; risk assessment requirements and much more. ...Read More
INTRODUCTORY LEVEL WORKSHOP. The Introductory Level Workshop is designed to bring you up to speed with Dangerous Goods Storage, Handling and Transport laws and requirements in Victoria. As each state has different Dangerous Goods laws and requirements, the Introductory Level Workshop will cover the comparison of the Dangerous Goods labelling with Globally Harmonised System (GHS) labelling, the recently released Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail Edition 7.3, the 9 Classes of Dangerous Goods; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); discuss the new Code of Practice, and much more. ...Read More
March 13, 2015
The AEBN Carbon Leadership Forum will provide an indepth understanding of how the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) will work (from start to end); who it will apply to; its structure and how it will operate; who should participate; the auctioning process; contractual issues and understanding the terms and conditions that apply to contracts that are entered into with the Clean Energy Regulator for the ERF; responsibilities and obligations; the impacts and opportunities available to business, and much more. You will hear an all round perspective by the regulators, leading climate change lawyers, carbon and asset management specialists, industry and energy users, and market perspective… – to assist you in understanding the opportunities and impacts for your business. ...Read More
February 20, 2015
Members of the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) are invited to attend AEBN Member Networking Drinks from 4.15pm to 6.00pm on Friday 20 February 2015 at Lander & Rogers conference rooms, Level 12, 600 Bourke Street, Melbourne. AEBN Networking provides members with the opportunity to meet industry leaders, environmental practitioners, lawyers, consultants…from various sectors – providing you with leads and solutions. ...Read More
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – MR NIAL FINEGAN, CEO, EPA VICTORIA
A number of significant changes to environmental laws and requirements have just take place in various States, with others expected to take effect in 2015. Designed for industry, business and councils with operations in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland – this Seminar will bring you up to speed with recent changes, as well as changes expected in 2015 to environmental legislation, guidelines and requirements, including funding opportunities. You will hear an all round perspective from the regulators, leading environmental lawyers and industry perspective to assist you in understanding IF, HOW and WHEN change should be implemented within your business operations. The Seminar will provide the opportunity to network with presenters and delegates. ...Read More
November 12, 2014
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL WORKSHOP. This comprehensive Workshop has been designed to bring you up to speed with the Dangerous Goods laws and requirements in Victoria to Intermediate Level. As each state has different Dangerous Goods laws and requirements, this practical Workshop will include segregation of dangerous goods rules; chemical compatibility; placarding of stores, vehicles and containers; labelling; bunding rules of storage of dangerous goods; risk assessment requirements and much more. ...Read More
September 18, 2014
This Seminar and Workshop will bring you up to speed with Federal, VIC, NSW, QLD and SA laws and requirements, the latest best practice options for the assessment, remediation and management of contaminated land and related issues. The Workshop will examine different assessment options that may be undertaken as part of a due diligence process, including the strengths and weaknesses of each of those processes. This will be demonstrated through the use of case studies. The Seminar and Workshop is aimed at providing important information to prevent the pitfalls which can often be experienced by those involved in managing contaminated land. ...Read More
August 22, 2014
Our experts, at this 1 day Seminar and Workshop, will bring you up to speed with new waste laws for Vic, NSW, QLD and SA. You will hear industry case studies by Toyota, Sanitarium…on the latest technologies for reducing waste that have shown significant cost savings to their business whilst working towards Zero waste. You will hear from our expert waste consultants, who will provide the latest best practice options for managing your waste. ...Read More
July 16, 2014
To improve the Health, Safety and Environmental outcomes of your organisation, this one day Workshop has been developed to step you through the process to develop and improve effective systems to manage your organisation’s health, safety and environmental risks, through either – stand-alone systems, OR the integration of Health and Safety, and Environmental Management Systems into one system. ...Read More
May 16, 2014
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: SENATOR THE HON SIMON BIRMINGHAM, PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY TO THE MINISTER FOR ENVIRONMENT. The Federal Government has stated that they will repeal the carbon tax and is proposing new carbon laws. It is important that all businesses understand Australia’s proposed carbon policy to ensure you understand the impacts and opportunities to your organisation. This timely Forum is aimed to provide an all round perspective of the proposed changes which are likely to be implemented in 2014. You will hear from the regulators, leading climate change lawyers, carbon and asset management specialists, an industry and energy users’ perspective and more – to assist you in understanding how the proposed changes may affect your business and its operations. ...Read More
May 7, 2014
To assist industry, business and councils, the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) and WSP Environment and Energy, has developed this practical program to enable businesses to identify economic opportunities for energy savings and to develop and implement effective energy management systems. This comprehensive Workshop will cover the process for developing an Energy Efficiency Plan for your business and effective strategies for staff engagement. ...Read More
