The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Repeal Bill is currently before the Federal Parliament. The Bill was passed in the…[Read More]
Mitigating Aircraft noise – consultation commences
Published: September 12, 2014
Aircraft noise is an inevitable by-product of aircraft operations. In Australia there are a range of legislative and other controls…[Read More]
Tougher on-the-spot fines for environmental offences
Published: September 12, 2014
A ten fold increase in on-the-spot fines for environmental offences up to $15,000 for companies and $7500 for individuals is…[Read More]
Minerals and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill 2014 passed in QLD Parliament
Published: September 12, 2014
The Queensland Government’s Minerals and Energy Resources (Common Provisions) Bill 2014 has been passed in the QLD Parliament – but…[Read More]
Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods – Released for comment
Published: September 5, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has developed and released 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methods, in an effort to…[Read More]
DRAFT GUIDELINE: Composting – Released for comment
Published: September 5, 2014
EPA Victoria has released the draft guideline on Composting, consistent with the Victorian Government’s Waste and Resource Recovery Policy. The…[Read More]
Review of State Environment Protection Policies for Noise – Discussion paper released for comment
Published: September 5, 2014
The Victorian Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) and EPA Victoria are undertaking a review of the following State…[Read More]
EPA Victoria states its focus for 2014-15
Published: September 5, 2014
EPA Victoria has released its Annual Plan for 2014-15 as part of their commitment and delivery of Year 4 of…[Read More]
Changes to QLD Waste regulations
Published: September 5, 2014
The Queensland Government has issued an amendment regulation following the expiry of the Environmental Protection (Waste Management) Regulation 2000 on 31…[Read More]
Draft Planning Bills – Comment sought
Published: September 5, 2014
The Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning is reviewing current planning legislation as part of its reform program.…[Read More]
