Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods for Facilities; Wastewater treatment; Transport – Released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has released a further 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations that cover projects…[Read More]

Updating the agreement between the Commonwealth and WA on environmental assessment

An updated bilateral agreement has been signed by the Federal and WA Governments in an effort to streamline environmental assessments…[Read More]

Draft guidelines – EPA works approval application and online checklist released

EPA Victoria has released a draft guideline: EPA works approval application and an online checklist, designed to simplify the application…[Read More]

Tougher penalties for planning breaches

The NSW Government will introduce new laws to crack down on companies and individuals which breach planning rules. NSW Minister…[Read More]

Land and Environment Court gets more power

The NSW Government will introduce laws to give the Land and Environment Court the power to impose tough new sanctions…[Read More]

New biosecurity regulations

Farmers, landowners and community members are invited to comment on Queensland’s new biosecurity regulations aimed at protecting the agricultural sector…[Read More]

Committee recommends Bill be passed

A Queensland parliamentary committee has recommended the Environmental Protection and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 1914 be passed in state parliament…[Read More]

New arrangements for the frequency of tropical cyclone warnings for coastal communities

Earlier this year, a review was undertaken to assess the effectiveness of Category 1 and 2 Tropical Cyclone Warning update…[Read More]

Noise State Environment Protection Policies (SEPPs) review reminder – Comment sought

Just a reminder that the Noise SEPPs review discussion paper is currently open for comment until 15 October 2014. The…[Read More]

Ambient Air Quality NEPM reminder – Comment sought

Just a reminder that comments are sought by EPA Victoria on the Proposed variation to the Ambient Air Quality NEPM…[Read More]

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