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Consultation open on management standards for brominated flame retardant chemicals

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25 September 2023
We are seeking feedback on four proposed scheduling decisions. These decisions will help manage chemicals that pose a high risk to the environment.
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20 September 2023
We are opening consultation on the detailed design of our Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme.
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Coral Sea Fishery - Agency application 2023

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15 September 2023
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 20 October 2023.
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Commonwealth Northern Prawn Fishery - Agency application 2023

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05 September 2023
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Public consultation open: Commonwealth Western Trawl Fisheries - Agency application 2023

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25 August 2023
The Commonwealth Western Trawl Fisheries are being re-assessed for export accreditation. The public consultation period for the assessment is now…
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Illawarra offshore renewable energy infrastructure: have your say

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14 August 2023
We are seeking your feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore renewable energy projects in a proposed area in the Illawarra region of…
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Western Australian South Coast Crustacean Managed Fishery - Agency application 2023

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07 August 2023
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 4 September 2023.
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Western Australian Pilbara Trap Managed Fishery - Agency application 2023

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26 July 2023
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 23 August 2023.
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Draft guidelines for Safeguard Mechanism now available

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19 July 2023
As part of the Australian Government’s reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, we are seeking feedback on draft guidelines to help set international best…
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Torres Strait Bêche-de-mer Fishery – Agency application 2023

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29 June 2023
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 28 July 2023.
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Southern Ocean Region offshore renewable energy infrastructure: have your say

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28 June 2023
The Australian Government is undertaking a consultation for Southern Ocean Region offshore renewable energy projects. The consultation runs until…
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Tasmanian Marine Plant Fishery – Agency application 2023

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27 June 2023
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 25 July 2023.
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Torres Strait Finfish Fishery - Agency application 2023

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22 June 2023
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 21 July 2023.
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Wired for change: Regulation for small electrical products and solar photovoltaic systems

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20 June 2023
The Australian Government has committed to develop a regulatory scheme to reduce waste from small electrical products and solar photovoltaic systems.

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