The SA Government has signed a bilateral agreement with the Federal Government to streamline environmental assessments as part of the…[Read More]
SA signs on to streamline environmental approvals through one-stop-shop reforms
Published: October 3, 2014
New draft emissions reduction fund method determinations released – Comment sought
Published: September 26, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has this week released 2 additional draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations in order…[Read More]
Transitioning from the Carbon Farming Initiative to the Emissions Reduction Fund
Published: September 26, 2014
The Clean Energy Regulator confirmed this week that if you are running an eligible offsets project in the Carbon Farming…[Read More]
Proposed major changes to Planning and Development legislation
Published: September 26, 2014
The QLD Government has released two draft bills which are set to repeal the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – the draft Planning and…[Read More]
Draft safety guide seeks best practice guidance on assessing environmental exposures from ionising radiation – Comment sought
Published: September 19, 2014
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency is inviting comment on the draft safety guide Radiation Protection of the…[Read More]
Cost Recovery under Environment Protection & Biodiversity Conseration (EPBC) – effective 1 October 2014
Published: September 19, 2014
Cost recovery for environmental impact assessments and some strategic assessments commences on 1 October 2014. The Federal Government will commence…[Read More]
Proposed changes to standards for water meters for cold potable water and hot water
Published: September 19, 2014
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is proposing to amend and adopt the international pattern approval standard for water meters for…[Read More]
Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to environmental assessment – Comment sought
Published: September 19, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment and the Victorian Planning Department is inviting comment on Draft Victorian Bilateral Agreement relating to…[Read More]
Queensland Government introduces new penalties and stiffer fines – Effective 1 September 2014
Published: September 19, 2014
The Queensland Government has introduced tougher penalties for companies who receive environment infringement notices, with several offences under the Environmental…[Read More]
Bill introduced to QLD Parliament that will see polluters face big increase for major offences
Published: September 19, 2014
A new bill has been introduced into the Queensland Parliament which will see polluters facing maximum penalties of more than…[Read More]
