The Federal Department of the Environment has released the Independent review of the ‘water trigger’ legislation: issues paper that sets…[Read More]
New legislation for vegetation management – Effective 2016
Published: December 4, 2015
The Queensland Government plans to introduce legislation in the first quarter of 2016 to reinstate a vegetation management framework. The…[Read More]
Australia on-track to meet emissions targets
Published: November 27, 2015
The Federal Department of the Environment has released Australia’s abatement task: tracking to 2020 which says Australia will meet its…[Read More]
Changes to greenhouse and energy auditor registration categories
Published: November 27, 2015
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Regulations 2008 that include…[Read More]
Inquiry into environmental regulation of agriculture
Published: November 27, 2015
An Inquiry into the regulation of Australia’s agricultural sector will be undertaken by the Productivity Commission, the Federal Treasurer Scott…[Read More]
SA updated water policy – Effective – 1 January 2016
Published: November 27, 2015
SA EPA will present on its updated water policy at the forthcoming Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) 2016 Environmental Obligations…[Read More]
Amendments to Victorian Energy Efficiency Targets passed in Victorian Parliament
Published: November 20, 2015
The Victorian Parliament has passed the Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Amendment (Saving Energy, Growing Jobs) Bill 2015 which sets emission…[Read More]
Draft coastal management bill released
Published: November 20, 2015
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has released a number of draft reforms to coastal management legislation. The reforms include: •…[Read More]
Dredging Bill passed in Queensland Parliament
Published: November 20, 2015
The Queensland Parliament has passed the Sustainable Ports Development Bill 2015 which will prevent at-sea disposal of capital dredged material…[Read More]
Reforms to Regulations of industrial chemicals – consultation paper – Released for comment
Published: November 13, 2015
The Federal Department of Health has released the first of four consultation papers for Implementing reforms to the National…[Read More]
