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A draft Construction Noise Guideline has been released by the NSW Environment Protection Authority for public consultation. Private and public construction proponents, contractors, engineers and other stakeholders are encouraged to make a submission on the draft guideline by 30 April 2021. Read more
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal has reaffirmed that prosecutors should not lay a single charge in respect of multiple offences, including environmental offences. Read more
The Victorian Government has published details of the proposed regulatory framework to consolidate regulation of waste and recycling in Victoria. Read more
The Victorian Government’s recent circular economy strategy outlines a bold plan to transform Victoria’s relationship with waste and recycling. The Recycling Victoria strategy represents a fundamental change of mindset and will require changed behaviours from industry and consumers. Businesses operating in this space should be aware of the investment opportunities presented by the changing waste landscape. Read more
A draft bill to amend the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) was released yesterday for public consultation. The draft bill reflects a wholesale review of the Act and proposes the most significant amendments since it was enacted. All land users in WA whose current and future activities are regulated by the Act should closely follow these reforms. Read more
Consultation closes this Friday, 20 September on the draft Compliance and Enforcement Policy of the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). The policy is expected to guide DWER’s actions in relation to compliance and enforcement for environmental and water-related regulation. The policy will also assist industry in engaging with DWER on such matters and understanding DWER’s approach and the likely consequences of non-compliances. Read more
What’s new in waste this new financial year? Effective from 1 July 2019, many State governments have introduced or increased waste levies at their landfills and collection depots. Read more
