In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy.…[Read More]
Interim report for Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) – Released
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA Victoria has released an interim report on its Environment and Resource Efficiency Plans (EREP) program, a mandatory resource efficiency…[Read More]
Strategic Assessment of Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area
Published: February 24, 2012
The Federal and Queensland Governments along with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) have signed a new agreement…[Read More]
Release of Geoscience Australia’s review into mineral exploration investment
Published: February 24, 2012
Geoscience Australia has released its Australian Mineral Exploration Review 2011 providing exploration expenditure and results from selected drill intersections from…[Read More]
WA exploration and mining assessment and approval process made easier
Published: February 17, 2012
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has scoped the approvals required to undertake exploration and mining activities in…[Read More]
Recycling infrastructure grants
Published: February 17, 2012
Under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Efficiency (WARE) fund, funding amounts between $5000 and $5 million will be available over…[Read More]
Changes to NSW model Work Health & Safety (WHS) Regulations
Published: February 17, 2012
According to the Workcover Authority of NSW, the implementation of the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (WHS Regulations) should…[Read More]
Consultation on Victorian Green Light Plan
Published: February 17, 2012
Local Government Victoria is seeking feedback on the proposed program design of the state governments $20 million Green Light Plan…[Read More]
Queensland Coastal Plan commences
Published: February 10, 2012
The Queensland Coastal Plan commenced on Febuary 3, 2012. The new Plan replaces the State Coastal Management Plan (2001) and…[Read More]
Chemicals of security concern
Published: February 10, 2012
The Australian Attorney-General’s Department is seeking feedback on a regulation impact statement (RIS) which analyses four options to reduce the…[Read More]
