The Victorian Government will defer the planned increase to the landfill levy until 1 January 2021.This is being achieved in…[Read More]
NSW Waste Strategy on Plastic – Have your say!
Just a reminder that the NSW Government is seeking your comment on the following discussion and issues paper to assist…[Read More]
Waste Reform Consultation: Extended to 15 July 2020
The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation has extended the consultation period of the following two waste reform papers…[Read More]
WA’s container deposit scheme – Deferred
The WA Government has deferred the launch of Western Australia’s container deposit scheme – Containers for Change that was planned…[Read More]
Environmental Protection Law Reform – Postponed 1 Year
Article by – Stefan Fiedler, Principal, Russell Kennedy Lawyers On Thursday, 23 April 2020 the Victorian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Omnibus…[Read More]
Review of Victoria’s Dangerous Goods laws to stamp out chemical stockpiling
The Victorian Government will undertake a comprehensive review of Victoria’s dangerous goods laws to stamp out unsafe chemical stockpiling in…[Read More]
Victoria’s new Marine and Coastal Policy
The Victorian Government has launched its new Marine and Coastal Policy to ensure Victoria’s marine and coastal environments are properly…[Read More]
Review of Australian Gas Networks Regulatory Framework Final Decision
The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has made a Final Decision on the review of its regulatory framework for Australian Gas Networks…[Read More]
Summary of 10th Emissions Reduction Fund auction results
The 10th Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction was held on 25 & 26 March 2020 and a summary of the…[Read More]
Draft Regulations on SA Landscape – Comment sought
The SA Department for Environment and Water is undertaking significant reform to improve how SA landscapes and natural resources are…[Read More]