Businesses that supply regulated goods are required to pass through all cost savings, direct and indirect, that are attributable to…[Read More]
ACCC monitors – carbon tax cost savings pass through – latest report released
Senate passes legislation for Emissions Reduction Fund
Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt today announced that the Senate has passed legislation to put in place the Emissions…[Read More]
Climate Change Authority stays
Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt announced this week that the Climate Change Authority will not be abolished. He said…[Read More]
Ships to meet their ballast water obligations – EPA Victoria sets out obligations
EPA Victoria, the only state in Australia with domestic ballast water regulations, has issued six Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) and…[Read More]
Changes to waste regulatory framework
As at 1 November 2014, it will be an offence in New South Wales to ship waste more than 150km…[Read More]
New draft MoU for NSW EPA and Sydney Water
A new draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the NSW EPA and Sydney Water has been released for public comment.…[Read More]
QLD’s EPBC agreement to be amended
The Federal and Queensland Governments will again amend the EPBC bilateral agreement relating to environmental assessments in Queensland. The proposed…[Read More]
Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods for Facilities; Wastewater treatment; Transport – Released for comment
The Federal Department of Environment has released a further 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations that cover projects…[Read More]
Updating the agreement between the Commonwealth and WA on environmental assessment
An updated bilateral agreement has been signed by the Federal and WA Governments in an effort to streamline environmental assessments…[Read More]
Draft guidelines – EPA works approval application and online checklist released
EPA Victoria has released a draft guideline: EPA works approval application and an online checklist, designed to simplify the application…[Read More]