WorkSafe Victoria has released an updated compliance code for hazardous substances.The compliance code provides practical guidance on how to comply…[Read More]
Review of Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008 – Comment sought
Published: June 29, 2018
In Victoria, the Dangerous Goods (Transport by Road or Rail) Regulations 2008 (existing DG TRR Regulations) will expire in December…[Read More]
New Australia Dangerous Goods Code 7.6 (ADG 7.6) – Effective 1 July 2018
Published: June 8, 2018
The Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (ADG) is set to be updated from…[Read More]
Inappropriate storage of chemicals and materials – has company fined $15,000
Published: May 11, 2018
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has fined a company $15,000 for the inappropriate storage of materials at their composting facility.EPA…[Read More]
2016-17 National Pollutant Inventory Data available
Published: April 6, 2018
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the 2016-17 National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data.The NPI contains the…[Read More]
Changes to Hazardous chemicals requirements for ACT – Effective 29 March 2018
Published: March 29, 2018
On 29 March 2018, the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) adopts changes to hazardous chemicals regulation which bring it into line…[Read More]
Industrial chemicals reforms: Commencement date delayed
Published: March 23, 2018
The Federal Government has announced the delay of the commencement of the new Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) until 1 July 2019. ...Read More
PFAS National Environmental Management Plan – Endorsed
Published: February 23, 2018
The Federal, state and territory environment ministers have endorsed the PFAS National Environmental Management Plan.PFAS are manufactured chemicals that have…[Read More]
New Grants Management Policy
Published: February 9, 2018
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority has released the EPA Grants Management Policy.The policy is intended to provide more…[Read More]
Regulation Impact Statement for a national phase out of PFOS – Comment sought
Published: February 2, 2018
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) on options for a national…[Read More]
