Note from the President:

The highly prestigious national Banksia awards finalists have been announced, with winners to be announced at the awards ceremony in Sydney on the 28th of October. There is sensational representation from Victoria! Find out more about individuals and organisations now recognised as innovators in the area of environment and sustainability. I encourage you to vote for your favourite, as part of the Peoples Choice Awards. Details can be found on the Banksia website

Upcoming Vic Division events

Tips and Tricks - Best Practice in Environment Effects Statements

Date : Wednesday 9 November 2011 5.30-7.30pm
Venue: Freehills, Level 42, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne

TRUenergy's Renewable Energy Program in Antarctica

Date : Late November

Visit Upcoming Events for more details and information on how to register.

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Are you a 'happy snapper'? Then share your favourite environmental 'pics' with us,
vic-events@eianz.org.

Elizabeth Hurst

Calling all environmental professionals

WANTED - Industry leaders
The EIANZ Victorian division is currently compiling a database of industry leaders in all sectors of the environment. Our aim is to create a hub of environmental knowledge that the institute can draw on when needed. Please send your details and your area of knowledge to vic-events@eianz.org .

Other events to check out…

Climate Change Adaptation Congress 2011
3 Pillars Network in partnership with Net Balance, the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility and CSIRO Climate Adaptation Flagship present the 2nd Climate Change Adaptation Congress, a landmark event exploring the policy, strategies and business models needed to enable a climate resilient future for Australia.
When: 13-14 October
Where: Melbourne Town Hall
See 3 Pillars Network for details and to register.

Invitation to UNAA Masterclass with Paul Hawken - Environmentalist, Entrepreneur & Author
The Masterclass will provide a unique learning forum with Paul Hawken, internationally renowned consultant to heads of state and CEOs on economic development, industrial ecology, natural capital and environmental policy. The Masterclass will focus on business strategy - understanding and embracing the scale of emerging changes, risks and opportunities - in a low carbon, resource-constrained world, and how business can prosper when the rules of the game are rapidly changing.
When: Thursday 27 October, 11am – 3pm
Where: Level 8, 180 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
More information and online registration forms are available at UNAA website

Policy and Legislation Watch

Parliamentary Cultural Heritage Enquiry
The Victorian parliamentary Environment and Natural Resources Committee, a Joint Investigative Committee of the Victorian Parliament, will be presenting a report on "the establishment and effectiveness of Registered Aboriginal Parties" to the Victorian Parliament by 28 September 2012. Victorian Division President Elizabeth Hurst met with the ENRC to discuss the enquiry. EIANZ is working hard to put together a submission and are calling for members to have their say! Please contact us on VicEianzPolicy@gmail.com and visit the parliament website for further details. Closing date is Wednesday 30 November 2011

Landfill Gas Fugitive Emissions Monitoring Guideline
EPA is accepting submissions on the Draft Landfill Gas Fugitive Emissions Monitoring Guideline up to COB 28 October 2011. This is a week away so not much time. You might also be interested in a series of workshops. Details can be found at the EPA website

Clean Energy Legislative Package
The Clean Energy legislative package was passed through the House of Representatives on 12 October 2011. The 19 Bills, which comprise the Clean Energy legislation and the Steel Transformation Plan Bill, will put a price on carbon pollution, promote investment in renewable and clean energy technologies and support action to reduce carbon pollution on the land.
The Commonwealth Government says that the package allows Australia to take advantage of the economic and job opportunities that will come as the world tackles climate change and shifts to a clean energy future. For more information visit Clean Energy Future

Have your say - Cost recovery under national environment law
The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities is seeking public comment on potential cost recovery mechanisms under national environment law-the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
The department has released a consultation paper outlining options for recovering the costs of national environment law regulatory activities and reform for a six-week consultation period closing on 31 October 2011.
Submissions can be made to EPBC.Costrecovery@environment.gov.au

New Marine Investigation
The Minister for Environment and Climate Change has requested VEAC to carry out an investigation into the outcomes of the establishment of Victoria's existing marine protected areas.
The terms of reference are now available. Contact VEAC to register your interest in this investigation.

Go Volunteer

Community Hydro Project - request for Volunteer Professionals.
See the new Volunteer section on our website for details.

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