EPA Victoria and Macedon Ranges Shire Council officers have undertaken unannounced inspections of the building industry at 34 building sites…[Read More]
NSW EPA warns Builders and Developers to Get the Site Right
Published: May 1, 2024
On 1 May 2024, the annual Get the Site Right campaign began as NSW EPA warns Builders and developers about…[Read More]
No excuse for breaching Dangerous Goods storage and handling requirements say EPA
Published: April 17, 2024
On 2 February, a Distribution & Warehousing Specialists who is licensed to handle dangerous goods in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs was…[Read More]
Warning to all tyre retailers and mechanics if you stockpile
Published: March 27, 2024
EPA Victoria is sending a stern warning to all Victorian tyre retailers and mechanics should they attempt to illegally stockpile…[Read More]
NSW Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024: Passes NSW Parliament
Published: March 27, 2024
The NSW Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024 (EPLA Bill) was passed by Parliament on 21 March 2024,…[Read More]
Asbestos found in NuGrow Ipswich
Published: March 12, 2024
In South East QLD, the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) and the Asbestos Safety Unit of Workplace…[Read More]
Stockpiling green waste results in enforcement action
Published: March 12, 2024
Stockpiling of green waste at a site in Swanbank QLD has seen the QLD Department of Environment, Science and Innovation…[Read More]
A Duty to Ensure Hazardous Materials are Handled Appropriately
Published: February 28, 2024
NSW EPA has fined a Newcastle chemical and material manufacturer $15,000 for failing to transfer tar-based substances onto a ship…[Read More]
Fire compliance inspections of waste recycling facilities by EPA Victoria
Published: February 14, 2024
Fire compliance inspections of waste recycling facilities are currently underway by EPA Victoria. Please ensure your facility is up to…[Read More]
A guide for local government to administer their powers under the Environment Protection Act 2017
Published: February 14, 2024
EPA Victoria has developed the Administering your powers under the Environment Protection Act (EP Act) – a guide to support…[Read More]
