The Guidelines for Mining Proposals in Western Australia, originally published in 2006 has been updated. Hyperlinks within the document have…[Read More]
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Conservation Management Plans guidelines
Published: November 23, 2012
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum has released guidelines for Conservation Management Plans. The guidelines define the processes for…[Read More]
Draft Victorian Waste policy – submission deadline extended
Published: November 23, 2012
More time has been provided to make submissions to the Draft Victorian Waste and Resource Recovery Policy. Final submissions were…[Read More]
New guidelines for development in Victoria’s water catchments
Published: November 23, 2012
The Victorian Government has introduced new guidelines for development in potable water catchment areas. Victorian Water Minister Peter Walsh said the…[Read More]
SA EPA Annual Report
Published: November 23, 2012
The SA Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its Annual report for 2011-12. The report highlights its major initiatives including…[Read More]
New QLD guideline for local planning
Published: November 23, 2012
The QLD Government has simplified guidelines for making and amending planning schemes following council and industry feedback. QLD Deputy Premier…[Read More]
Smart energy monitoring trials to begin in Newcastle
Published: November 23, 2012
EnergyAustralia has partnered with Ausgrid to run a series of trials, in Newcastle and the Upper Hunter, as part of…[Read More]
New Bill dramatically reduces directors’ liability
Published: November 23, 2012
The NSW Legislative Council has passed The Miscellaneous Acts Amendment (Directors’ Liability) Bill 2012. In the second reading of the bill,…[Read More]
NSW Auditor General’s environment report
Published: November 23, 2012
A NSW Auditor-General’s report (Financial Audit, Volume Six 2012: Focusing on Environment, Water and Regional Infrastructure) has shown that “no…[Read More]
IEA commends Australia’s ambitious energy policy
Published: November 23, 2012
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its in-depth review of Australia’s energy policies. Federal Minister for Resources and Energy,…[Read More]
