NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced the NSW Government intends to increase planning penalty notices five-fold. The move follows…[Read More]
Container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on plastic bags – States to work together
Published: May 22, 2015
The Queensland and NSW Governments will work together to look at a container deposit scheme and possible restrictions on single-use…[Read More]
Biosecurity Bill – passes in Senate
Published: May 15, 2015
The Senate has passed the Biosecurity Bill 2014, paving the way for the introduction of a new post – Inspector…[Read More]
National Water Commission
Published: May 15, 2015
The Senate has passed legislation that will axe the National Water Commission following Federal Government amendments. The National Water Commission…[Read More]
Legal requirements for storage of tyres
Published: May 15, 2015
Used tyres must be stored in a manner that minimises fire risk. EPA Victoria has stated that from 29 April…[Read More]
Victorian Government seeks to reinstate Victorian Renewable Energy Target
Published: May 15, 2015
The Victorian Government has called on the Federal Government to amend the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 (Cth) to allow…[Read More]
Victorian Budget – environment announcements
Published: May 15, 2015
In the Victorian budget, released earlier this month, a $12 million climate change action package was announced which includes reviewing…[Read More]
Scheduled waste facilities not liable for waste levy required to report
Published: May 15, 2015
From 1 August 2015, all scheduled waste facilities (including recycling facilities) which are not liable for the waste levy will…[Read More]
Discussion paper for possible changes to National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme – and – Reverse e-waste co-regulatory arrangement under review
Published: May 8, 2015
The Federal Department of Environment has released a brief discussion paper relating to possible changes to the National Television and…[Read More]
Victorian Energy Efficiency Target – Extension for submissions
Published: May 8, 2015
The Victorian Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources is providing an extension for submissions on the current review…[Read More]
