On 19 June 2014, the Federal Government introduced the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Repeal) Bill 2014 to the House of…[Read More]
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Repeal) Bill 2014 – Introduced to House of Representative
New guidance to assist shipping industry assess and manage risks associated with domestic ballast water discharges
EPA Victoria has released an update Protocol for Environmental Management (PEM) – Domestic Ballast water management in Victorian state waters…[Read More]
Comment sought on Management of Gippsland Lakes
EPA Victoria is supporting an online survey that seeks feedback on the management of Gippsland Lakes. Residents, community, industry and…[Read More]
Regional Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy Guidance policy – released
NSW EPA has released the REGIONAL WASTE AVOIDANCE AND RESOURCE RECOVERY STRATEGY GUIDANCE policy that has been developed to assist…[Read More]
Solar feed-in tariffs – final decision and determination for 2014/15 – IPART Decision and Determination released
The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has released its final report, Solar feed-in tariffs for the subsidy-free value of…[Read More]
Unlawful waste stockpile height penalty
NSW EPA has issued a penalty notice to a company for exceeding the waste stockpile limit permitted by its Environment…[Read More]
Regulatory Guide: for siting of controlled facilities – Released for comment
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is seeking comment on its Regulatory Guide: Siting of Controlled Facilities.…[Read More]
Principles for developing proposals and preparing applications for EPA works approvals & licensing approval processes
EPA Victoria has released a guideline on the Application of environment protection principles to EPA’s approvals process that provides information…[Read More]
How will the proposed NSW draft Waste Regulations affect your business? – By: Dr Julie Moriarty Senior Consultant Peter J Ramsay & Associates
On 1 September 2014, in accordance with the NSW staged repeal program, the Protection of the Environment (POEO) (Waste) Regulations…[Read More]
Land reforms – discussion paper released for comment
A discussion paper has been released as part of a review of Queensland’s state-owned land. “We have released a discussion…[Read More]