A new Bill has been released for consultation that is aimed at providing local government with clearer responsibilities when dealing…[Read More]
Review of Victorian Climate Change Act – Comment sought
Published: July 10, 2015
The Victorian Government is calling for comment on the review of the Victorian Climate Change Act 2010. The Victorian Government has…[Read More]
Changes to Mining policy
Published: July 10, 2015
The NSW Government has released a proposed amendment to the State Environmental Planning Policy (Mining, Petroleum Production and Extractive Industries)…[Read More]
Street lights to earn carbon credits
Published: July 3, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has registered the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The…[Read More]
Building Disclosure exemptions introduced
Published: July 3, 2015
The Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Amendment (Unsolicited Offers and Other Measures) Regulation 2015 has been gazetted in Federal Parliament. This…[Read More]
Victorian Auditor-General to target 9 environmental issues
Published: July 3, 2015
Victoria’s Auditor General John Doyle has released his Annual Plan 2015–16 which outlines nine environmental related issues his office plans…[Read More]
Infrastructure Bill introduced to Victorian Parliament
Published: July 3, 2015
The Victorian Government has introduced the Infrastructure Victoria Bill 2015 into State Parliament. The bill will establish Infrastructure Victoria, a…[Read More]
Energy efficiency policy unveiled
Published: July 3, 2015
The Victorian Government has outlined its strategy for an energy efficient economy, launching the Energy Efficiency and Productivity Statement –…[Read More]
Review of NSW State Environmental Planning Policies (SEPPs) – Comment sought
Published: July 3, 2015
The NSW Government is seeking feedback by Thursday 9 July, 2015 on the review of a number of State Environmental…[Read More]
Changes to environment protection licensing in NSW – Risk based licensing system
Published: July 3, 2015
All holders of environment protection licences in NSW are now subject to the NSW EPA’s new risk-based licensing system. “This…[Read More]
