Victorian Division
Welcome to the home of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, Victorian Division (EIANZ-VIC).
EIANZ Victorian division has an active professional development program featuring a variety of Environmental Topics. These range from small information sessions to large full day forums. Details of future and past events can be found by following the links.
NEWS
Presentation to EES Parliamentary enquiry
Elizabeth Hurst and David Hyett made presentations to the ENRC Parliamentary Enquiry into the EES process on behalf of the EIANZ on Monday 18th July 2011. A one page summary of key issues raised by the EIANZ is provided in the following attachment. A fully copy of the EIANZ submission and the recent Update letter can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Expert contributions sought: Australian Environment Review
The Australian Environment Review is currently seeking expert contributors to the Review and have invited EIANZ members to consider assisting. If you are interested in this opportunity, email Banita JadroskaIf or call +61 (2) 9422 8674. If you wish to find out more about the Review, three editions can be found at the bottom of the Useful Resources page.
DPCD Contaminated Land Auditing Process submission
The Department of Planning and Community Development in Victoria are undertaking a review of planning process as they relate to the environmental auditing of contaminated land.
EIANZ President Liz Hurst and colleague Michael Main were invited by representatives of DPCD (Planning Panels Victoria) to discuss the planning implications of developing contaminated land sites for developers, regulators and the public. DPCD have completed the initial phase of consultation.
We look forward to the release of a discussion paper due to be released in August 2011.
Melbourne Transport Strategy submission
The Victorian Committee, in consultation with members, has made a submission to the Melbourne Transport Strategy consultation being run by the City of Melbourne. You can request a copy of this submission by emailing vic-events@eianz.org.
SEP Action Plan
As part of tour ongoing efforts to assist students and those new to the environment profession in preparing for employment and excelling in a new role, the Vic Students and Early Professionals Sub-committee has developed an Action Plan designed to create strong ties with universities and employers, and equip students and early professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to excell. A copy of the Action Plan can be accessed by emailing vic-syp@eianz.org.
