EPA Victoria has released a sewer spill notification protocol which serves as a guide for water corporations and the regulator…[Read More]
Auditor General report – Regulation of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Permits and Approvals – Released
Published: August 21, 2015
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released a performance audit report – Regulation of Great Barrier Reef Marine Park…[Read More]
Litter prevention and clean-up projects – Round 3 opens
Published: August 7, 2015
Round Three applications are open for local government, business and community organisations who would like support to implement a range of…[Read More]
More flexibility for water licences
Published: August 7, 2015
Darling Downs irrigators will have greater flexibility to purchase water licences under changes made to rules for groundwater systems in…[Read More]
Multi-use environmental watering planned for States
Published: July 3, 2015
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder has announced his decision to make water available to Victoria, South Australia and New South…[Read More]
Victorian Auditor-General to target 9 environmental issues
Published: July 3, 2015
Victoria’s Auditor General John Doyle has released his Annual Plan 2015–16 which outlines nine environmental related issues his office plans…[Read More]
Reef Advisory Committee and expert panel announced
Published: July 3, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the makeup of an independent Reef Advisory Committee that will provide community and…[Read More]
US EPA releases draft study on impact of fracking on drinking water
Published: June 15, 2015
The US EPA has released the draft Assessment of the Potential Impacts of Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil and Gas on…[Read More]
Review of State Environment Protection Policy (Waters) – Discussion paper released for comment
Published: June 15, 2015
The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water & Planning is reviewing 2 key policies: State Environment Protection Policy (Waters of…[Read More]
IPART water powers extended
Published: June 15, 2015
The NSW Parliament has passed the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal Amendment (Accredited State Water Regulator) Bill 2015, which extends…[Read More]
