The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it will authorise the Australian Paint Manufacturers’ Federation, Paint Stewardship Limited…[Read More]
Warnings issued over Williamstown RAAF base contamination
Published: September 11, 2015
NSW Government has issued a number of warnings regarding contaminated water caused by fire-fighting foams at the Williamtown Royal Australian…[Read More]
Quarry operator fined for causing serious harm
Published: September 11, 2015
A major Queensland quarrying company has been fined $250,000 in the Brisbane Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to a number…[Read More]
Unlawfully storing asbestos at site – PIN issued
Published: September 4, 2015
A commercial waste operator has been issued a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) of $11,385 for unlawfully storing a large quantity…[Read More]
5-fold increase in penalties for companies that breach conditions – Effective 11 August 2015
Published: August 14, 2015
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the start of five-fold increases in planning penalties for companies that breach conditions.…[Read More]
Local nuisance and litter control Bill
Published: July 17, 2015
A new Bill has been released for consultation that is aimed at providing local government with clearer responsibilities when dealing…[Read More]
Changes to Civil Penalty Calculations Policy effective 1 August 2015
Published: June 25, 2015
EPA SA has announced changes to its Civil Penalty Calculations Policy from 1 August 2015. Civil penalties are an alternative…[Read More]
Shipping companies prosecuted for reef pollution
Published: June 19, 2015
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has prosecuted two shipping companies and their masters for two separate marine pollution incidents…[Read More]
Anti-littering campaign app assists in increase of reported offenders
Published: June 15, 2015
The NSW EPA’s Hey Tosser! anti-littering campaign, which gives new power to the general public to report people who litter…[Read More]
Demolition company fined for illegal dumping
Published: June 15, 2015
The operator of a demolition company who admitted to dumping asbestos-contaminated waste on a private property without the owner’s permission,…[Read More]
