In December 2021, amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 passed into law which address the Federal Government’s response to the…[Read More]
Environment Legislation Currently Before NSW Parliament
Published: February 28, 2022
As at 25 February 2022, the following legislation is before NSW Parliament:Environment Legislation Amendment Bill 2021Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment…[Read More]
Minamata Convention on Mercury: Effective 7 March 2022
Published: February 21, 2022
In Australia, the new Minamata Convention on Mercury will come into effect on 7 March 2022 and each states and…[Read More]
Victoria’s Implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury
Published: February 21, 2022
Further to our article in this edition of National ENW e-news under ‘Federal’, the new Minamata Convention on Mercury will…[Read More]
Review of SA Electricity Licensing Framework
Published: February 21, 2022
The SA Government is currently reviewing SA’s Electricity Licensing Framework and has released a consultation paper and supplementary paper –…[Read More]
2022 Renewable Power Percentage and Small-scale Technology Percentage: Set by legislative amendment
Published: February 14, 2022
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 2022 renewable power percentage (RPP) and small-scale technology percentage (STP) have been set by legislative amendment. For…[Read More]
Ratifying the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage
Published: February 14, 2022
The Federal Government has commenced the formal process to consider ratifying the 2001 UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the…[Read More]
Audit system for site contamination auditors: New information released
Published: February 14, 2022
EPA SA has updated information regarding the audit system for site contamination auditors operating in SA. The updated document accredits specialist…[Read More]
Draft Gnangara groundwater allocation plan: Comment sought
Published: February 14, 2022
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation seeks your feedback on the draft Gnangara groundwater allocation plan. The plan addresses the…[Read More]
Opt-in to Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency Report Pilot: Deadline extended to 15 February 2022
Published: February 7, 2022
The Clean Energy Regulator has extended the deadline date to 15 February 2022 for Australia’s major companies to opt into…[Read More]
