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1 This Environmental Alert is the copyright of Workplace Enviro Australia Pty Ltd. Other than for the purposes, and subject to the conditions prescribed under the Copyright Act 1968, you may not replicate, forward, copy or otherwise transmit this Environmental Alert to any other party, except pursuant to the following terms, without the prior written permission of Workplace Enviro Australia. Paid subscribers of Workplace Enviro Australia Pty Ltd who receive this Environmental Alert as part of their subscription may forward or copy this publication within their business or organisation only pursuant to the terms of their subscription. Under no circumstances should this Environmental Alert be distributed or copied to any person, or organisation, or any other entity, outside of the subscriber organisation. In This Alert... Legislative Changes and Proposed Legislative Changes… o VIC – Bill to Regulate the Number of Fertile Female Dogs Kept by Breeding Domestic Animal Businesses o NSW – Bill to Recognise Responsibility that Beverage Industry Shares for Reducing and Dealing with Waste o QLD – Regulation to Provide Licensing for Distribution of Agricultural Chemicals o WA – Bill to Ensure Biological Act Covers Use of Viral and Sub-Viral Agents for Biological Control o WA – Bill Aims to Provide for Petroleum Appointment Agreements o TAS – Building and Construction Act to Mend Functions of Training Board Open for Comment… In Other News… o WA – EPA Board Reappointment o NSW – EPA Issues $16,000 in Fines After Clinical Waste Illegally Disposed of o TAS – EPA Assessment Decision o NSW – Companies Fined for Toxic Leak into Sydney Harbour o NSW – EPA Fines Company for Handling and Reporting Offences o NSW – New Amending LEPs o NSW – Waste Water Discharge and Offensive Odours Cost $30,000 In the Courts… o Court Upholds Commissioner’s Refusal to Grant Development Consent to Operate a Resource Recovery Facility Note: Web hyperlinks are reproduced in their full text throughout Workplace Enviro Australia’s Alerts. If you are reading an electronic copy of this Alert, you should be able to access the pages and documents by clicking the links (holding “control” and left mouse clicking is the usual way). However, some subscribers find that the links do not work effectively by simply clicking. If this is the case, simply highlight the link, copy it, and ‘paste’ it into your web browser Enviro Alert: 40-2016 19 October 2016 WORKPLACE ENVIRO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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This Environmental Alert is the copyright of Workplace Enviro Australia Pty Ltd. Other than for the purposes, and subject to the conditions prescribed

under the Copyright Act 1968, you may not replicate, forward, copy or otherwise transmit this Environmental Alert to any other party, except pursuant

to the following terms, without the prior written permission of Workplace Enviro Australia. Paid subscribers of Workplace Enviro Australia Pty Ltd who

receive this Environmental Alert as part of their subscription may forward or copy this publication within their business or organisation only pursuant

to the terms of their subscription. Under no circumstances should this Environmental Alert be distributed or copied to any person, or organisation, or

any other entity, outside of the subscriber organisation.

In This Alert...

Legislative Changes and Proposed Legislative Changes…

o VIC – Bill to Regulate the Number of Fertile Female Dogs Kept by

Breeding Domestic Animal Businesses

o NSW – Bill to Recognise Responsibility that Beverage Industry

Shares for Reducing and Dealing with Waste

o QLD – Regulation to Provide Licensing for Distribution of Agricultural Chemicals

o WA – Bill to Ensure Biological Act Covers Use of Viral and Sub-Viral Agents for Biological Control

o WA – Bill Aims to Provide for Petroleum Appointment Agreements

o TAS – Building and Construction Act to Mend Functions of Training

Board

Open for Comment…

In Other News…

o WA – EPA Board Reappointment

o NSW – EPA Issues $16,000 in Fines After Clinical Waste Illegally

Disposed of

o TAS – EPA Assessment Decision

o NSW – Companies Fined for Toxic Leak into Sydney Harbour

o NSW – EPA Fines Company for Handling and Reporting Offences

o NSW – New Amending LEPs

o NSW – Waste Water Discharge and Offensive Odours Cost $30,000

In the Courts…

o Court Upholds Commissioner’s Refusal to Grant Development Consent to Operate a Resource Recovery Facility

Note: Web hyperlinks are reproduced in their full text throughout Workplace Enviro Australia’s Alerts. If you are reading an electronic copy of this

Alert, you should be able to access the pages and documents by clicking the links (holding “control” and left mouse clicking is the usual way).

However, some subscribers find that the links do not work effectively by simply clicking. If this is the case, simply highlight the link, copy it, and

‘paste’ it into your web browser

Enviro Alert: 40-2016

19 October 2016

WORKPLACE ENVIRO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

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Legislative Changes and Proposed Legislative Changes…

VIC – Bill to Regulate the Number of Fertile Female Dogs Kept by Breeding Domestic Animal Businesses

Status: Proposed Change – Not Yet Commenced

Relevance: VIC

Industries: Biosecurity; Animal Welfare Protection; Breeding Domestic Animal Businesses

Keywords: Domestic Animals

The Victorian Domestic Animals Amendment (Puppy Farms and Pet Shops) Bill 2016 proposes to amend the Domestic Animals Act 1994.

The Bill proposes to amend the Act to regulate the number of fertile female dogs kept by breeding domestic animal businesses and further regulate the breeding of dogs and cats and

the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops. The Bill intends to provide for the registration of foster carers and single use permits to sell certain animals and further provide for the administration

and enforcement of the Domestic Animals Act and legal proceedings.

Go back to ‘In this alert’

NSW – Bill to Recognise Responsibility That Beverage Industry Shares for Reducing and Dealing with Waste

Status: Proposed change – not yet commenced

Relevance: NSW

Industries: Waste Management; Recycling; All Industries

Keywords: Beverage Product Packaging

The NSW Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Amendment (Container Deposit Scheme) Bill 2016 proposes to amend the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Act 2001.

The objects of the Bill are to recognise the responsibility that the beverage industry shares with the community for reducing and dealing with waste generated by beverage product packaging

and establish a cost effective state-wide container deposit scheme to assist the beverage industry to discharge that responsibility and to promote the recovery, reuse and recycling of empty beverage containers.

The Bill confers on the Environment Protection Authority functions under the principal Act that

are currently conferred on the chief executive of the Office of Environment and Heritage, and make other minor and consequential amendments, and amendments of a savings and transitional nature.

Go back to ‘In this alert’

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QLD – Regulation to Provide Licensing for Distribution of Agricultural

Chemicals

Status: Proposed change – not yet commenced

Relevance: QLD

Industries: Agriculture; Agricultural Chemicals Handling; Local Government

Keywords: Agricultural and Veterinary Control; Agricultural Chemicals - Regulation

The Queensland Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 2) 2016 amends the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Regulation 1998 and Chemical Usage

(Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Regulation 1999.

The amending Regulation amends the Agricultural Chemicals Distribution Control Regulation 1998 to provide for the continued licensing of persons and contractors involved in the distribution of agricultural chemicals from both aircraft and ground equipment. The amending

Regulation includes the prescribed qualifications for piloting or using manned aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and updates the competencies required for the use of UAV in

the distribution of agricultural chemicals. The amending Regulation recognises that the successful completion of training which the chief

executive reasonably considers is substantially equivalent to the current accreditation and competency examinations.

The amending Regulation also amends the Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Regulation 1999 (the CUC Regulation) to recognise the successful completion of certain

training; provide for the chief executive to reasonably consider other training as equivalent to the completion of prescribed units of competency from a registered training organisation for

the use of restricted chemical products such as those containing copper, chromium and arsenic; and provide flexibility to allow the CUC Regulation to accommodate qualification changes over

time without the need for continual amendment.

Go back to ‘In this alert’

WA – Bill to Ensure Biological Act Covers Use of Viral and Sub-Viral Agents for Biological Control

Status: Proposed Change – Not Yet Commenced

Relevance: WA

Industries: Biosecurity; Biological Control

Keywords: Biological Control

The WA Biological Control Amendment Bill 2016 proposes to amend the Biological Control Act 1986 (the principal Act). The purpose of the Bill is to ensure that the principal Act covers the use of viral and sub-viral agents for biological control.

The Bill proposes to make various amendments, including to making certain definitional

amendments, including removing the definition ‘prescribed live organisms’ and replace it with an amended definition ‘prescribed organism’ and amending section 4 (Which organisms are

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controllable by biological means). The Bill also proposes to insert new Part 9 (Transitional provision for Biological Control Amendment Act 2016).

An almost identical Bill was introduced in Tasmania.

Go back to ‘In this alert’

WA – Bill Aims to Provide for Petroleum Appointment Agreements

Status: proposed change – Not Yet Commenced

Relevance: WA

Industries: Energy and Resources; Petroleum Industry; Local Government

Keywords: Petroleum Apportionment Agreements

The WA Petroleum Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 proposes to amend the legislation listed below:

Petroleum and Geothermal Energy Resources Act 1967; Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982.

The Bill proposes to provide for petroleum apportionment agreements to be concluded across

Commonwealth and state jurisdictions. The difficulty in doing so was identified as a deficiency of the state petroleum legislation highlighted during the drafting of the Torosa Apportionment Agreement signed on 22 July 2015. The Bill intends to alleviate problems with the use of the

term petroleum ‘pool’ if at some future stage the single Torosa pool is found to have several discrete accumulations of petroleum that are separate pools.

The Bill aims to provide certainty to an agreement made in relation to recovery of petroleum from a specified part of the seabed, where a petroleum pool is partly in the title area of a

Commonwealth petroleum title, and partly in a state title area. It also allows for any future changes to maritime boundaries between the state and the Commonwealth offshore areas.

The Bill proposes to remove references to the term ‘Designated Authority’ in the Petroleum (Submerged Lands) Act 1982, which has been redundant since 2012.

Go back to ‘In this alert’

TAS – Building and Construction Act to Mend Functions of Training Board

Status: Change – Assented, Not Yet Commenced

Relevance: TAS

Industries: Building and Construction; Planning and Development; Local Government

Keywords: Building and Construction Industry Training Board

The Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Amendment Act 2016 amends

the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990. The amending Act amends section 7 (Functions of the Board) to provide in relation to the

provision of advice and advocacy by the Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board (the Board) to the relevant Minister on an expanded range of training and workforce

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development matters within the state building and construction industry. The amending Act also recognises that the Board does not have power over direct outcomes, but has a function

in consulting with, and providing advice to industry.

The amending Act also increases the value of works exempted from the training levy from $12,000 to $20,000.

Go back to ‘In this alert’

Open for Comment…

CTH – Draft Best Practice Guidelines for Recovery Team Governance and

Reporting Template

The public is invited to comment on this draft guideline and associated reporting template. To view the Recovery team governance - Best practice guidelines - DRAFT for consultation, see:

http://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/pages/9241e156-2ee9-422b-8e32-ed678cec0bcb/files/draft-recovery-team-governance.pdf;

And the Draft Recovery Team Annual Progress Report, see:

http://www.environment.gov.au/system/files/pages/9241e156-2ee9-422b-8e32-ed678cec0bcb/files/draft-recovery-team-reporting-template.pdf

The Department is particularly seeking the public’s views on:

Whether the guidance document accurately reflects the work of a recovery team; Whether all key governance principles have been addressed and that the document

would be useful for teams developing and following agreed terms of reference; Interest in becoming a nationally registered recovery team; and The proposed reporting framework – its usability and effectiveness.

At the end of the comment period the documents will be revised, taking into consideration any

comments received, prior to final publication. The public is also invited to identify your interest in becoming a nationally registered recovery

team. The Department is seeking interest from recovery teams, those in place or those who wish to establish themselves, to be nationally registered. Please see draft Best practice

guidelines for recovery team governance for what this entails. At this stage, you can register your interest by emailing [email protected], including a contact person, the

name of your recovery team and an email address or phone number. You will be contacted once the best practice guidelines for recovery team governance have been

finalised with further details on how to nationally register your recovery team. The public comment period closes 7 November 2016.

If you wish to provide comment on all or some of these documents, please send your comments, quoting the title of the documents, to:

Email: [email protected]

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Mail:

Protected Species and Communities Branch Wildlife, Heritage and Marine Division Department of the Environment and Energy

GPO Box 787 Canberra ACT 2601

CTH –Independent Reports on Marine Reserves Review

Director of National Parks (DNP) Sally Barnes has invited public comment on the Report of the Bioregional Advisory Panel and the Report of the Expert Scientific Panel (together, the

independent reports), as part of the Marine Reserves Review. The public notice that outlines this process can be viewed at:

https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016G01331

Management plans provide for the protection and conservation of the marine reserves by setting

out the arrangements for management of activities within reserves for a period of 10 years. They state how natural features, heritage and other values are to be protected and conserved and set out the rules about what activities can be done in reserves and where. The plans also

provide certainty to communities by recognising where actions may be needed to support local and regional economies and industries and provide opportunities for people to experience and

enjoy these areas within a well-managed and balanced system. Management plans also recognise the long term connection of Indigenous people to these seascapes and their cultural

obligations to look after these special areas. Ms Barnes said:

To make these places as successful as possible we need input and feedback on the

recommendations in the review in this first phase of consultation. Once we have reviewed all of the comments in this first phase we will finalise the draft management

plans. These draft plans will be put out for public comment too so we can double check them with you before we present them to the Minister for his consideration and approval.

Please send your submission to: [email protected].

You can send feedback until 31 October 2016.

During the planning and consultation processes, activities can continue to be conducted in the same way they have since the reserve networks were declared, until the new management

plans come into effect. The management plan for the South-east Commonwealth Marine Reserves Network is already in place and it won’t be part of this process.

CTH –IESC Research Priorities

The Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development (IESC) has made available for public comment its draft research priorities on the water-related impacts of coal seam gas extraction and coal mining.

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A role of IESC is to provide advice to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment and Energy about priorities for research projects to improve scientific understanding of the impacts

of coal seam gas developments and large coal mining developments on water resources, including any impacts of associated salt production and/or salinity. The IESC research priorities

may inform research institutions, research funding bodies, government science agencies and industry in developing research plans and priorities.

On behalf of the IESC, the Australian Government Department of the Environment and Energy is seeking comments from the public on a revision of the Research Priorities to be released in

late 2016. The IESC invites written submissions on the revised draft Priorities. The IESC will consider all of the comments received and may amend the Research Priorities in response to

those comments. Please read the consultation document, Invitation to comment on the IESC draft research

priorities:

http://iesc.environment.gov.au/system/files/pages/263e3c80-eb85-45fd-9c3c-5496f51667a6/files/review-iesc-research-priorities-consultation-paper.pdf

You must provide a completed cover sheet:

http://iesc.environment.gov.au/system/files/pages/263e3c80-eb85-45fd-9c3c-5496f51667a6/files/submissions-cover-sheet.pdf

Please send your submission to: [email protected]

By 5:00pm AEST, Monday 14 November 2016.

NSW – Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2030 and State Significant Precincts SEPP Amendments

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) has invited public comment on its

review of the Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2030 and its proposed amendments to the Sydney Olympic Park State Significant Precinct listing in the State Environmental Planning Policy

(State Significant Precincts) 2005 (SEPP). The department is now working with the Sydney Olympic Park Authority to review the Sydney

Olympic Park Master Plan 2030 and to make amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy (State Significant Precincts) 2005.

The draft Masterplan 2030 (2016 Review) is now on public exhibition and there are a number of ways you can find out more and let us know what you think. You can view the draft plans

and make a submission until Tuesday 15 November 2016. Community input will play an important part in any plans for the future of Sydney Olympic Park. You are invited to attend a

community information session and speak to the project team:

Friday 14 October 1pm-7pm, cnr Australia Avenue and Herb Elliott Avenue, Sydney

Olympic Park; Saturday 15 October 1pm-4pm, Newington Marketplace;

Saturday 22 October 1pm-4pm, Wentworth Point (venue to be confirmed);

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Friday 28 October 1pm-7pm, cnr Australia Avenue and Herb Elliott Avenue, Sydney

Olympic Park.

You can also join a walking tour to discover the next exciting stage for Sydney Olympic Park (registrations essential):

Friday 4 November 12pm-1pm, Sydney Olympic Park (Corner of Australia Avenue and

Herb Elliott Avenue); Saturday 5 November 2pm-3pm, Sydney Olympic Park (Corner of Australia Avenue and

Herb Elliott Avenue).

Sydney Olympic Park Master Plan 2030 is the existing master plan for Sydney Olympic Park.

The plan seeks to protect the Park’s role as a premier destination for cultural, entertainment, recreation and sporting events while protecting and enhancing the public domain and parklands.

The Master Plan:

Protects Sydney Olympic Park’s role as Sydney’s premier destination for cultural, entertainment, recreation and sporting events;

Ensures the Park continues to evolve into an active, vibrant town within metropolitan Sydney;

Protects and enhances the public domain and the parklands;

Outlines infrastructure requirements; Provides detailed planning/design principles for future development; and

Contributes to the Park’s quality of built environment, future character and cultural significance.

Whilst the draft Master Plan has been released for consultation, the Minister for Planning has made it clear that the Master Plan and proposed amendments to the SEPP will not be finalised

until such time as traffic, transport and infrastructure matters are satisfactory resolved. The Department will continue to work with Sydney Olympic Park Authority and other key agencies such as Roads and Maritime Services, Transport for NSW and Department of Education during

and after the public exhibition period to ensure satisfactory arrangements are in place.

Both the State Environmental Planning Policy (State Significant Precincts) 2005 and the Master Plan 2030 require Sydney Olympic Park Authority to review the Master Plan every five years.

The review was informed by:

A Plan for Growing Sydney which identifies the Olympic Peninsula as a major new development area within the Greater Parramatta Priority Growth Area;

A desire to broaden the types of activity within Sydney Olympic Park, and respond to

market interest for residential development in the precinct; New priority precincts at Wentworth Point and Carter Street;

Improved access from Hill Road off ramp and the proposed Light Rail service from Parramatta to Strathfield;

Consultation with local councils, State agencies, key stakeholders and the local

community.

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For More Information

Download a copy of the documents at:

http://planspolicies.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=7871

View a FAQ document at:

http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Plans-for-Your-Area/Priority-Growth-Areas-and-Precincts/Greater-Parramatta-to-Olympic-Peninsula-Urban-Renewal-

area/~/link.aspx?_id=F602302A2C2E45BCB6A470B06F604BD0&_z=z

View the documents at one of the following locations:

Department of Planning & Environment, 320 Pitt Street, Sydney

Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Level 1, 8 Australia Ave, Sydney Olympic Park City of Parramatta Council, 126 Church Street, Parramatta

Cumberland Council, c/o – Auburn Civic Centre 1 Susan Street, Auburn City of Canada Bay Council, c/o – Concord Library, 60 Flavelle St, Concord

Complete an online submission to the Department of Planning and Environment and the Sydney Olympic Park Authority at:

http://planspolicies.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=7871

By 15 November 2016.

NT – Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Project Sea Dragon Pty Ltd has released the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Stage 1 Legune Grow-out Facility (the Project) for eight weeks for public review.

Project Sea Dragon proposes to establish stage 1 of a prawn aquaculture farm at Legune Station in the Victoria River District, Northern Territory, consisting of 1,080 hectares of land-based

ponds, 324 hectares of internal recycling ponds, and produce nominally 14,000 tonnes of prawns per annum.

The Project has a nominal 30-year operating life and will include a seawater intake channel, freshwater supply, accommodation village, power station, quarry and borrow pits and service

and infrastructure corridors.

The Project is a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and is being assessed under the bilateral agreement between

the NT and Australian Governments. The relevant controlling provisions under the EPBC Act are listed threatened species and communities (sections 18 and 18A) and listed migratory species (sections 20 and 20A). The link to the Australian Government Department of

Environment and Energy is:

http://www.environment.gov.au/protection/environment-assessments/assessment-and-approval-process

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The draft Environmental Impact Statement is now available for public comment. Comments are to be submitted to the NT EPA:

[email protected] on or before COB 2 December 2016.

To obtain a copy of the draft Terms of Reference and to make a submission visit:

www.ntepa.nt.gov.au/envirocomment

NSW – Barangaroo South Resident Buildings Development Application

Three separate proposals by Lend Lease Pty Ltd for residential buildings at 51A Hickson Road, Barangaroo will be on exhibition until 14 November for community consultation.

The Department of Planning and Environment is keen to hear the community’s views on the proposals, which seek to construct three residential buildings of 72, 60 and 29 storeys. These

will provide 775 new apartments, of which 39 apartments will be for key worker housing in the 29 storey building. Each of the buildings will provide retail space and will include underground

car spaces, storage and rubbish facilities. A spokesperson for the Department of Planning and Environment said the local community

always has an opportunity to share their views:

Community consultation is an integral part of the planning process and the applicant will have to respond to the feedback we receive. It’s easy to participate by going online and

we encourage everyone to take a look and have their say. To make a submission or view the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), visit:

www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions can be made until Monday 14 November 2016.

Written submissions can also be made to: Department of Planning and Environment

Attn: Director – Key Sites Assessments GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

The application and EIS are also available to view in person at:

Department of Planning and Environment: o Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney, until 30 September 2016

o Information Centre, 320 Pitt Street, Sydney, from 4 October 2016

City of Sydney Council: Town Hall House, Level 2, 456 Kent Street, Sydney.

NSW – UNSW Science and Engineering Building Development Application

A proposal by The University of New South Wales for a new Science and Engineering building

at their Kensington campus is on exhibition for community consultation.

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The Department of Planning and Environment is keen to hear the community’s views on the proposal which seeks to:

Construct a new 10-storey science and engineering building;

Construct a new single storey theatre building;

build walkways to join the new building with the existing Materials Science and

Engineering building;

Demolish two buildings and remove up to 12 trees;

Excavate the site and landscape.

A spokesperson for the Department of Planning and Environment said the local community always has an opportunity to share their views:

Community consultation is an integral part of the planning process and the applicant

will have to respond to the feedback we receive. This feedback is taken into consideration as part of the assessment. It’s easy to participate by going online and we encourage everyone to take a look and have their say.

To make a submission or view the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), visit

www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au. Submissions can be made until Friday 11 November 2016. Written submissions can also be

made to:

Department of Planning and Environment Attn: Director – Social and Other Infrastructure Assessments

GPO Box 39 Sydney NSW 2001

The application and EIS are also available to view in person at:

Department of Planning and Environment: Information Centre, Level 22, 320 Pitt Street, Sydney

Randwick Council: Customer Service Centre, 30 Frances Street, Randwick.

SA – Draft Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan

Zero Waste SA has made available for public comment Consultation draft – SA’s Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan, which sets out all available information and data to

project future waste flows and maps for existing waste and resource recovery infrastructure by major types.

The draft plan also identifies potential future infrastructure needs and investment opportunities and provides intelligence for industry which will assist in informing investment decisions.

Stakeholders are invited to make comments in the waste and resource recovery sector, local government and the community. Feedback received will be used to develop the final plan,

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ensuring that is has accurate information to assist industry and government with waste and resource recovery planning and decision making.

When preparing your submission, please provide reasons for your comments, supported by

relevant factual information/data you wish to provide and give details of the source. Please also include the following information with your submissions: your name; organisation and

position; postal address; and contact details – telephone number and email address. Written and email submissions must be lodged by 5pm, 25 November 2016

Green Industries SA,

GPO Box 1047, Adelaide SA 5001 Serena Yang Manager Policy and Projects

[email protected]

For the draft consultation of South Australia’s Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan, see:

http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/upload/About%20Us/WasteResourceRecoveryInfrastructurePlan_ConsultationDraft.pdf

Waste Projection and Economic Assessment was also developed as a South Australian waste

flow projection model to support the development of the consultation draft South Australia’s Waste and Resource Recovery Infrastructure Plan which will track and project future solid waste flows over the next 30 years until 2045 and identify capacity gaps and the associated

infrastructure needs. For the Waste Projection and Economic Assessment Final Report, see:

http://www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au/upload/resource-centre/publications/reuse-recovery-and-recycling/Waste%20Projection%20and%20Economic%20Assessment%20Final%20Report_05

0116.pdf

CTH – ARPANSA Consultations

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has made

available the following documents for public comment:

Notification – Export Processing Fees for Australian Exporters of High Activity Radioactive Materials, that advises of the introduction of cost recovery actions for

processing export permit applications on 1 January 2017. Comments on the introduction of export permit applications should be sent to ARPANSA:

[email protected] by 15 December 2016.

For further information, see:

http://www.arpansa.gov.au/Regulation/Permits/export.cfm#fees

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CTH – GBRMPA Review of Permission System

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) is seeking public feedback on proposed changes to its system of granting permits for activities in the Marine Park.

As part of its commitment to streamline processes while maintaining high levels of

environmental protection, the agency is undertaking a major review of its permission system, which includes revising key policies and guidelines, and amending the Great Barrier Marine Park Regulations.

The updates included new guidance material for permit applicants and the public on how permit

decisions are made. The proposed changes intend to strengthen the system by improving consistency and transparency through a range of guidelines so the process and the basis for decisions is clearer. It is also intended to ensure better integration with processes relating to

Australia’s national environmental law, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Key changes being proposed include:

An updated risk assessment procedure to consistently consider all values of the Marine Park (biodiversity, heritage and social values);

Guidelines for considering indirect or flow-on impacts that may be caused by a proposal;

Guidelines on the use of drones;

Guidelines on assessing potential impacts to social, historic heritage and Indigenous heritage values;

Expanding opportunities for tourism-related whale-watching, provided they comply with existing approach distances and other whale protection regulations;

Introducing longer term permits where risks are deemed acceptable (such as tourism

programs); Introducing checklists of information that needs to be submitted before an application

can be accepted; and Changing the types and frequencies of inspections required for fixed facilities.

The documents out for public comment were developed or updated after an initial round of public consultation was held between October and December 2015.

According to GBRMPA’s general manager for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use

Bruce Elliot:

During that period, we sought feedback on what changes the community, including

permit applicants and holders, would like to see to the permission system. Respondents identified a need for greater transparency of decision-making, availability of

information on how decisions are made and streamlining of processes. We have taken on board that feedback and reflected this through improvements to our environmental impact management policy, and the development of new application and assessment

guidelines. I encourage interested stakeholders to comment on all or any of these documents.

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Mr Elliot stated that the draft documents are also consistent with recommendations from the Australian National Audit Office, which released a report into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Authority’s permission system in 2015.

Changes are expected to take effect for all new permit applications received on or after 1 July 2017. No amendments are being introduced to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Act 1975 or

Zoning Plan. The period for submissions is open until 4 November 2016. Documents and information on

how to submit comments are available at: www.gbrmpa.gov.au.

WA – Iron Ore Proposal

Mineral Resources Limited is proposing to construct and operate the J5 and Bungalbin East

proposal about 100 kilometres north of Southern Cross, Western Australia.

A Public Environmental Review (PER) has been prepared by Mineral Resources Limited in accordance with Western Australian Government procedures and is released for public review. The PER document describes the proposal, examines the likely environmental effects and the

proposed environmental management procedures associated with the proposed development.

Hard copies of the PER may be purchased for $10 (including postage and packing) or a CD version is available free of charge from:

Mineral Resources Limited, 1 Sleat Rd Applecross

WA 6153 Ph: 08 9329 3600

Copies of the PER are available for download from:

www.mineralresources.com.au/sustainability/public-environmental-review.html

Copies of the PER will be available for examination at:

State Library of WA, Perth Cultural Centre Battye Library, Perth Cultural Centre Yilgarn Shire Library, Southern Cross

Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre, Kwinana William Grundt Memorial Library, Kalgoorlie

Esperance Public Library, Esperance The EPA prefers submissions to be made online at:

https://consultation.epa.wa.gov.au/open-for-submissions/j5-bungalbin-east-per/consultation

Alternatively, submissions may be:

Posted to:

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The Chairman, Environmental Protection Authority,

Locked Bag 10, East Perth WA 6892;

or

Delivered to:

The Environmental Protection Authority, Level 8, The Atrium,

168 St Georges Terrace, Perth.

If you have any questions on how to make a submission, please email [email protected]. Submissions should be made before 31 Oct 2016.

VIC – State-Wide Assessment of Public Land

On 17 September 2014, VEAC was requested to conduct a state-wide Assessment of Public Land. On 2 April 2015 the request was amended by the Victorian Minister for Environment,

Climate Change and Water.

The purpose of the investigation is to carry out a state-wide assessment of public land in Victoria which considers the recommendations of the council and its predecessors and the

appropriateness of the current system of public land use categories established as a result. The focus of the investigation is to provide information and recommendations to assist management effectiveness and is not intended to change the current levels of protection underpinning

Victoria’s public land system.

The full Terms of Reference can be downloaded at:

http://veac.vic.gov.au/documents/Terms-of-reference-amendment-April-2015.pdf The Interim Report on Public Land Classification was submitted to the Minister for the

Environment, Climate Change and Water on 30 September 2015. The interim report covers the first of the three specific terms of reference for the Statewide Assessment of Public Land. The

material in the Interim Report has been updated and included in the Discussion Paper. The Discussion Paper can be found at:

http://veac.vic.gov.au/documents/SAPL%20Discussion%20Paper_online_o.pdf and Draft

The Proposals Paper is located at:

http://veac.vic.gov.au/documents/DEPI1123%20-%20SAPL%20Draft%20Prop%20Paper_inte

ractive.pdf

The papers were released on 19 August 2016 and submissions in response to the paper are now invited until Monday 7 November 2016. The final report is due to be submitted to the Minister by February 2017.

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The submission period will close on Monday 7 November 2016. There is no required format

for submissions, except that you must provide your name and contact details, including an email address if you have one. Submissions may be made by sending your written submission

by post or email to: [email protected].

All submissions will be acknowledged. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within two weeks, please contact VEAC.

NSW – Development and Modification Applications

The DPE has invited public comment on various applications to develop or modify the following projects:

Joan Sutherland Theatre Accessibility and Additonal Works and Front of House Works – comments should be sent to the DPE by 31 October 2016. For further information, see:

http://www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=7665

Bango Wind Farm Project (27 September 2016) – comments should be sent to the DPE by 28 November 2016. For further information, see:

http://www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=6686

Springvale Mine, Springvale Coal Services site and Mount Piper Power Station (27 September 2016) – comments should be sent to the DPE by 8 November 2016. For

further information, see:

http://www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=7592

Invincible Coal Mine – Southern Extension Modification (28 September 2016) – comments should be sent to the DPE by 8 November 2016. For further information, see:

http://www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=7961

Weston Aluminium Dross Recycling Facility – Quarantine waste (29 September 2016) –

comments should be sent to the DPE by 27 October 2016. For further information, see:

http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/~/media/Files/DPE/Media-Releases/2016/September/Have-your-say-on-modifications-to-a-Kurri-Kurri-aluminium-recycling-facility.ashx

Goonumbla Solar Farm Project – comments should be sent to the DPE by 15 November 2016. For further information, see:

http://www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl?action=view_job&job_id=7618

Comments should be sent to the DPE using the online form, which is available via each

respective further information link.

CTH – Emissions and Energy Reporting System open for 2015-16 Reporting

Year

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The Commonwealth Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced that the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS) is now available for all National Greenhouse and Energy

Reporting (NGER) participants to submit energy and emissions reports for the 2015-16 reporting year.

According to the CER, amendments to the EERS for 2015-16 include:

Legislative changes to reflect the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting

(Measurement) Determination 2008 (1 July 2016) for 2015-16;

The incorporation of Method 1 uncertainty calculations; A summary of entered data presented at the corporate group and facility level, without

needing to generate a report; and General improvements to layout to minimise the number of clicks to get to the most

frequently accessed areas of EERS.

NGER reports should be sent to the CER using the client portal (registration required):

http://portal.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/ by 31 October 2016.

For further information, see: http://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/NGER/Events

NSW – Copeland Tops State Conservation Area Draft Plan of Management

The Copeland Tops State Conservation Area Draft Plan of Management is now available for review and comment. Public exhibition of the draft plan provides an important opportunity for

members of the community to have a say in the future management of Copeland Tops State Conservation Area.

Parks and reserves established under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 need to have a plan of management. The plan includes information on important park values and provides

directions for future management. The plan of management is a legal document, and after the plan is adopted all operations and activities in the park must be in line with the plan.

The draft plan of management is on public exhibition until 2 December 2016 and anyone can review the plan and provide comments.

At the end of the public exhibition period in December 2016, National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will review all submissions, prepare a submissions report and identify potential changes

to the draft plan. The Lower North Coast Regional Advisory Committee and the National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council will then review the plan along with the submissions and report,

as required by the National Parks and Wildlife Act. The submissions, and Advisory Committee and Advisory Council advice are provided to the

Minister as part of finalising the plan. The plan of management is finalised when the Minister for the Environment adopts the plan under the National Parks and Wildlife Act. Once a plan is

adopted, it is published on the Office of Environment and Heritage website and a public notice is advertised in the NSW Government Gazette.

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For further information on the plan of management, please contact the NPWS Park Management Planning Team on 02 6841 0921.

Hard copies are available for viewing at the following locations:

NPWS Barrington Tops Area Office, 59 Church St, Gloucester;

OEH Customer Centre (Level 14, 59–61 Goulburn Street, Sydney). Public exhibition for the plan is from Friday 26 August 2016 to Friday 2 December 2016. You

are invited to comment on the draft plan by sending a written submission during this time.

While all submissions count, they are most effective when we understand your ideas and the outcomes you want for park management. Below are some suggestions to help interested parties write their submission:

Write clearly and be specific about the issues that are of concern to you.

Note which part or section of the plan your comments relate to. Give reasoning in support of your points — this helps avoid misinterpretation and

makes it easier for us consider your ideas.

If you agree or support a particular part or idea in the plan, please tell us. If you disagree, please tell us specifically what you disagree with and why you

disagree. It is very helpful to suggest solutions or alternatives to managing the issue if you can.

During this period, members of the public are invited to comment on the document, by sending a submission.

Postal address:

The Planner, Copeland Tops SCA NPWS

PO Box 361 GRAFTON NSW 2460

Email: [email protected]

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In Other News…

WA – EPA Board Reappointment

WA Environment Minister Albert Jacob reappointed Glen McLeod to the board of the EPA for a

five-year term. Initially appointed in October 2013, Mr McLeod’s new term starts on October 21, 2016.

According to Mr Jacob:

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I congratulate Mr McLeod on his reappointment and I am confident his wealth of experience will continue to add significant value to the EPA.

Glen McLeod is a highly respected lawyer with extensive local and international

experience in environmental, planning and government law, the climate change and renewable energy sectors, ports, probity and procurement.

Mr McLeod is also an adjunct professor at Murdoch University, chairman of the International Bar Association's Environmental Health and Safety Committee and recipient of the 2016 WA

Law Society’s Lawyer of the Year. He re-joins EPA chairman Dr Tom Hatton, deputy chairman Mr Robert Harvey and members Ms Elizabeth Carr and Dr James Limerick on the independent

board.

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NSW – EPA Issues $16,000 in Fines After Clinical Waste Illegally Disposed

The NSW EPA has fined Hunter New England Local Health District $8,000 and Specialised Waste Treatment Services Pty Ltd $8,000 after the improper disposal of clinical waste at Summerhill Waste Management Centre in Wallsend.

A bulldozer unearthed the waste during routine work at the landfill site in February this year.

The waste included various forms of clinical waste and the discovery of two human limbs. In undertaking the investigation the EPA looked at the chain of disposal including examining relevant transportation, hospital and waste records, and consulted a forensic pathologist.

The EPA concluded that the clinical waste originated from anatomical bins at the mortuary and

pathology departments of John Hunter Hospital. This type of waste should have been incinerated and was instead incorrectly classified as appropriate for landfill. The investigation

identified a lack of clear procedures between John Hunter Hospital and Specialised Waste Treatment Services.

EPA Manager – Waste Compliance Cate Woods said that while there had been no deliberate unlawful action from either party, a serious communication breakdown between the hospital

and waste services provider led to the alarming and sensitive discovery. Ms Woods said:

Both Hunter New England Health and Specialised Waste Treatment Services have been

fined for their actions in the failure to transport waste to a lawful facility. Additionally, both are required to audit and report back to the EPA on their waste management

systems and procedures. This incident was a combination of inadequate separation, classification and disposal of waste which should have been incinerated. It’s important for organisations to strictly adhere to the requirements around clinical waste, not only to

reduce risks to the environment and the community, but also to avoid potentially distressing situations, like this one.

Newcastle City Council operates the Summerhill Waste Management Centre and has not been the subject of any regulatory action as a result of the investigation.

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TAS – EPA Assessment Decision

The Environment Protection Authority concluded its assessment of a proposed temporary clay extractive pit located at ‘North Borrow’, Tasman Highway, Cranbrook in the Glamorgan Spring

Bay municipality.

The proposal by Tasmanian Irrigation is for a temporary (approximately 6 months’ duration) clay extractive pit to extract up to 40,000 cubic metres of clay material. This proposal, and the recently approved ‘Synotts’ clay extractive pit, are both intended to supply clay materials, if

required, for the construction of the Melrose Dam wall, which forms part of the Swan Valley Irrigation Scheme. The proponent has identified the ‘North Borrow’ clay extractive pit as the

preferred option should additional clay material be required for dam construction. The EPA Director, Wes Ford, who made the determination under delegation from the EPA Board,

concluded the proposed temporary clay extractive pit could be developed and managed in an environmentally sustainable and acceptable manner, with certain conditions. These conditions

will be included in an Environment Protection Notice issued by the EPA. Mr Ford said:

Various environmental issues were considered in assessing the proposal, particularly,

the management of stormwater and sediment control. Tasmanian Irrigation will be required to install perimeter drains and sediment settlement ponds to ensure that any

stormwater discharged from the land does not cause environmental harm or nuisance. Air and noise emissions will also need to be managed by Tasmanian Irrigation so that

dust does not cause environmental nuisance beyond the boundary of the land, and a condition restricting operating hours has also been included.

No public representations were received in relation to the permit application, which was referred to the Board in August 2016. Public consultation was open for a 14-day period commencing 6

August 2016.

The proposal was considered by the Director in the context of the sustainable development objectives of the Resource Management and Planning System of Tasmania (RMPS), and in the

context of the objectives of the Environmental Management and Pollution Control System (EMPCS) established by the Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act (1994) (EMPCA).

The functions of the EPA are to administer and enforce the provisions of EMPCA, and in particular

to use its best endeavours to control pollution in Tasmania, and to further the RMPS and EMPCS objectives.

The Director undertook the assessment of the proposal in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Principles defined in Section 74 of EMPCA.

The decision by the EPA Director can be viewed on the EPA website at:

www.epa.tas.gov.au/assessment

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NSW – Companies Fined for Toxic Leak into Sydney Harbour

The NSW Environment Protection Authority fined Noakes Boat and Shipyards $15,000 for water pollution after toxic substances leaked from a broken drain at their premises into Sydney

Harbour.

EPA officers inspected the boatyard after a local resident called to report an unnatural sheen on the water in front of the Noakes slipway. The officers witnessed Noakes employees’ pressuring-washing anti-foul off the bottom of a boat. On removing the cover of a catchment

drain a crack was identified as the cause of the harbour pollution.

EPA Regional Director for the Metropolitan area Giselle Howard said while only a small amount of waste liquid had reached the harbour on this occasion, the cracked drain could have continued to discharge this dangerous chemical, had the EPA not been alerted. Ms Howard said:

Anti-foul is toxic to marine life and has the potential to cause long-term damage to the

wider aquatic environment. Had the drain been left unrepaired, it could have caused significant harm to aquatic life in the harbour around McMahons Point. Noakes have now repaired the crack and tested it with safe coloured dye to ensure no toxic waste

water from their shipyard operations is reaching the harbour.

Ms Howard said noted that this was a serious incident that could have been worse but the community’s calls to the EPA Environment Line enabled us to react swiftly and effectively.

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NSW – EPA Fines Company for Handling and Reporting Offences

The NSW Environment Protection Authority fined GrainCorp $16,900 for three separate offences

relating to their activities at the Newcastle Grain Terminal in Carrington.

The EPA issued GrainCorp a penalty notice of $15,000 following a March inspection of the grain terminal, where EPA officers observed a number of irresponsible practices including:Grain and grain dust blowing out of a shed onto the railway line at the rail unloading facility:

Grain being tracked by trucks from the terminal to the wharf area;

Grain and dust tracked out of the waste dust truck filling station; Two skip bins full of grain and grain dust left open and uncontained; Quantities of grain left sitting in various locations around the truck transport loop area;

Trucks not being cleaned completely before leaving the unloading area and consequently causing grain and dust spillage around the site, and;

No sweeping machines or staff members addressing the spills. An additional penalty of $400 was issued for keeping a registered pesticide in a container

without an approved label. GrainCorp uses pesticides as part of its bio-security measures as it transports imported and exported goods but, during an inspection of the site, staff were unable

to identify certain liquids. Finally, a $1,500 penalty was issued when GrainCorp failed to make the required pesticide application record whilst using pesticides to treat a horticultural crop.

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All three penalty notices were issued to GrainCorp for specific breaches of their Environment Protection licence, which requires the company to carry out its grain and oilseed supply and

delivery activities in a competent manner.

The EPA also served five official cautions to the company in relation to broader emergency planning, licencing, housekeeping and pesticide management issues at the site.

NSW EPA Acting Director Hunter Karen Marler said the correct handling of pesticides was serious given the grain terminal’s proximity to residents. Mrs Marler explained:

The GrainCorp premises is adjacent to residential houses in Carrington and so the use

and storage of pesticides at the facility must adhere to the strictest controls. Dust from grain transportation is also an issue that needs to be managed to ensure GrainCorp’s business activities have a minimal impact on the local community. Air quality is an

important issue that can affect everyone, so it is important that we continue to work to get on top of these incidents quickly and effectively.

Correct labelling, handling and reporting are much more than just housekeeping – they are conditions of a specific environmental licence that the EPA works to enforce to

protect the health of Carrington residents and the local environment.

For more information about the EPA’s enforcement work visit: http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/legislation/prosguid.htm

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NSW – New Amending LEPs

The following amending local environmental plans (LEPs) have been made under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979:

Bankstown Local Environmental Plan 2015 (Amendment No 4) 2016

Warringah Local Environmental Plan 2011 (Amendment No 18) 2016 The LEPs commenced on 7 October 2016.

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NSW – Waste Water Discharge and Offensive Odours Cost $30,000

The NSW EPA has fined flour supplier Allied Mills Pty Ltd $30,000 for two pollution incidents at

its Tamworth starch factory.

In both incidents, poor maintenance led to waste water being discharged at a very high temperature into stormwater drain, and on another occasion, untreated onto a nearby farm causing an offensive odour for local residents.

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NSW EPA Acting Manager Armidale Region Lindsay Fulloon said the incidents and fines highlighted that it pays to stay on top of routine maintenance, and noted these incidents put

aquatic life in the Peel River at risk and caused significant inconvenience to the community. According to the EPA, both could have been avoided with regular equipment checks:

The first incident occurred on 25 October 2015. Waste water was discharged to the

stormwater system at a very high temperature of 68.2 degrees Celsius, which is considered to be thermal water pollution.

EPA officers investigated and concluded that Allied Mill failed to comply with required maintenance procedures, causing the pollution incident. The EPA subsequently issued Allied

Mills with a $15,000 fine for contravening the conditions of their licence and failing to operate and maintain plant and equipment in a proper and efficient manner.

Allied Mills were issued with a second $15,000 fine for a separate incident where untreated waste water was irrigated on to farm land on Scott Road, prompting several local residents to

contact the EPA with concerns about offensive odours. Under their environment protective licence, Allied Mills is permitted to pipe waste water to the

farm for storage, treatment and disposal by irrigation. However, in late January this year, an employee at the farm closed a valve that switched the pH dosing system off, subsequently

resulting in untreated waste water being used to irrigate the farm. The EPA has stated that it understands that Allied Mills is implementing a major upgrade of

their factory in Marius Street, Tamworth. This upgrade is designed to deliver significant environmental improvements, including a 90% reduction of pollutant concentrations in the

waste water that is being piped to the irrigation farm.

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In the Courts…

Court Upholds Commissioner’s Refusal to Grant Development Consent to operate a Resource Recovery Facility

Site Plus Pty Ltd v Wollongong City Council

Land and Environment Court NSW August 2012

Extract from Judgment and commentary – The link to transcript can be found at the end of summary

Site Plus Pty Ltd sought development consent to operate a resource recovery facility, but the application was refused. Site Plus appealed to the Court against that refusal, pursuant to s

97(1) of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (‘the EPA Act’). That appeal was dismissed. Site Plus appealed from the Commissioner’s decision pursuant to s 56A of the Land

and Environment Court Act 1979 (‘LEC Act’). The Court considered the following issues at appeal:

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Whether the Commissioner erred on a question of law when characterising the access road in question as use for the purpose of a resource recovery facility;

Whether the Commissioner’s determination involved a question of law because there was a misapplication of the facts to the relevant law;

Whether the Commissioner’s decision miscarried by reason of the council’s failure to conduct itself as a model litigant; and

Whether the manner in which the council conducted its case caused a miscarriage of justice.

The Court did not accept that characterisation, involving a mixed question of fact and law, necessarily gave rise to a determination on a question of law within the meaning of s 56A(1). Most issues involve a combination of facts and law but that circumstance does not of itself

convert a decision on a question of fact into one of law. The Court held that the findings that Site Plus submitted should have been made by the Commissioner were not so much directed

to error of law but rather to disagreement with the conclusion expressed by the Commissioner. The Court did not find any decision of the Commissioner on a question of law directed to permissibility that engaged the provisions of s 56A(1) of the Court Act.

In contending that the Commissioner’s decision miscarried as a result of the council’s failure to

adhere to its obligations as a model litigant, Site Plus did not identify a decision of the Commissioner on a question of law. The obligations imposed upon a model litigant are directed to the manner in which that litigant should behave procedurally, rather than directed to the

creation of a legal obligation. In any event, Site Plus failed to demonstrate that the council, by not volunteering the production of certain ‘material’, had failed to conduct itself as a model

litigant.

It was found that the manner in which the council conducted its case in supporting the issues

agitated by the second respondent was not shown to have caused the decision of the Commissioner to miscarry. In the course of the hearing, Site Plus had made forensic decisions as to the manner in which it conducted its case and was bound by those decisions. No error on

any question of law that was determined by the Commissioner was demonstrated.

The appeal was dismissed. The Court ordered Site Plus to pay the council’s costs.

The full transcript of the Court’s Judgment can be found at:

https://www.caselaw.nsw.gov.au/decision/54a63ed73004de94513dc373

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