An expert panel, comprising of Dr Michael Vertigan as Chair, Professor George Yarrow and Mr Euan Morton have conducted a…[Read More]
Draft report into governance arrangements in energy markets – Released for comment
Explosives Regulation in Australia – Discussion paper released for comment
SafeWork Australia has released the Explosives Regulation in Australia: Discussion Paper and Consultation Regulation Impact Statement as part of a…[Read More]
More flexibility for water licences
Darling Downs irrigators will have greater flexibility to purchase water licences under changes made to rules for groundwater systems in…[Read More]
New compliance standards for wood heaters
All solid fuel wood heaters that are sold and installed in South Australia from August 2015 onwards must now comply…[Read More]
Amendment to RET regulation should benefit Emissions-Intensive Trade Exposed activities
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Exemptions for EITE Activities) Regulation 2015 which provides…[Read More]
New poles and wires development rules – Released for comment
NSW Department of Planning and Environment has released a draft code of practice to ensure the environmental impact of electricity…[Read More]
Outcomes of Environment Ministers’ Meeting – In summary
Australia’s Environment Ministers from the Commonwealth, states and territories recently met in an effort to progress environmental issues of national…[Read More]
Review of Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
The Federal Department of the Environment has announced a review of Australia’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. The strategy is a national…[Read More]
Landfill levy increase – 5 year schedule for 2015-19
At the commencement of 2015, WA increased its landfill levy and issued a 5 year schedule. The levy increase is…[Read More]
Review of Chemical Control Orders
NSW EPA is undertaking a review of all existing Chemical Control Orders. The review will be a staged approach…[Read More]