Last checked for updates: 28 August 2026

Current bills about: environmental protection

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22 current bills found.

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NSW New Rules for Takeaway Cups and Container Recycling for Businesses and Consumers

Environmental Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026

circular economy container deposit scheme container recycling environmental protection plastic reduction reusable cups single-use plastics waste management

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NSW New Rules for Flooding Private Land for Environmental Water Management

Water Management Amendment (Easements for Inundation) Bill 2026

environmental protection flood management land easements land use water management

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NSW Decommissioning and Land Restoration Obligations for Wind and Solar Energy Projects

Energy and Other Legislation Amendment (Renewable Energy Infrastructure) Bill 2026 (No. 2)

environmental protection infrastructure decommissioning land remediation renewable energy solar power wind energy

Opposition Bill

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NSW Updates to How Crown Land Is Managed for Land Managers, Leaseholders and Native Title Holders

Crown Land Management Amendment (Statutory Review) Bill 2026

crown land environmental protection Indigenous land rights land leases land management land use native title

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NSW Land Changes for Marramarra National Park and New Rules for Water Operator Changes

Environment and Water Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

biodiversity energy infrastructure environmental protection national parks water industry water management wilderness areas wildlife conservation

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NSW Executive Liability for Corporate Environmental Offences

Environmental Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

corporate liability environmental protection environmental regulation executive accountability land pollution

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NSW Licensing Requirements for Premises Receiving and Processing Over 100 Tonnes of E-Waste Per Year

Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (e-Waste) Bill 2025

e-waste electronic waste environmental protection waste recycling

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NSW Mandatory Shore Power for Cruise Ships at White Bay from Jan 2027

Ports and Maritime Administration Amendment (White Bay Cruise Terminal-Shore Power) Bill 2024

clean energy cruise ships environmental protection maritime administration port infrastructure shore power

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NSW Personal Liability for Corporate Directors for Environmental Offences

Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment (FOGO Recycling) Bill 2024

corporate governance corporate liability environmental protection executive accountability

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NSW Restrictions on Expanding Biodiversity Stewardship Sites

Biodiversity Conservation Amendment (Biodiversity Offsets Scheme) Bill 2024

biodiversity biodiversity offsets environmental protection land management nature conservation

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NSW Ban on Petroleum Exploration and Production in the Liverpool Plains Gas Exclusion Zone

Petroleum (Onshore) Amendment (Liverpool Plains Prohibition) Bill 2023

environmental protection gas mining land use natural resources petroleum exploration

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NSW Documentation Requirements for Approving Marine Estate Management Strategies

Statute Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024

energy environmental protection fisheries gas supply marine management ocean conservation

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NSW Criminal Offence for Releasing Lighter-Than-Air Balloons

Protection of the Environment Operations Amendment (Balloons) Bill 2024

balloon releases environmental protection wildlife safety

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NSW Information Disclosure Obligations and Seizure Powers for Industrial Chemicals

Environmental Legislation Amendment (Hazardous Chemicals) Bill 2024

chemical safety environmental protection hazardous substances industrial chemicals pollution management

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NSW Higher Penalties for Pollution and Pesticide Misuse

Environment Protection Legislation Amendment (Stronger Regulation and Penalties) Bill 2024

environmental penalties environmental protection land pollution pesticide use pollution control waste management

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NSW Ban on Sea Bed Petroleum and Mineral Exploration in Coastal Waters

Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Sea Bed Mining and Exploration) Bill 2024

coastal waters environmental protection mineral exploration natural resources offshore petroleum seabed mining

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NSW Operational Objectives for the Transport Asset Holding Entity of New South Wales

Transport Administration Amendment (TAHE) Bill 2023

community interests environmental protection public transport regional development sustainable development transport infrastructure

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NSW Information Gathering Powers for the Independent Biosecurity Commissioner

Biosecurity Amendment (Independent Biosecurity Commissioner) Bill 2023

biosecurity data privacy environmental protection government accountability invasive species pests and weeds

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NSW Higher Fines and Stricter Transport Rules for Radioactive Materials

Radiation Control Amendment Bill 2023

environmental protection hazardous waste public health radiation safety radioactive materials

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NSW Budget Reporting Requirements for Long-Term Social and Environmental Wellbeing

Fiscal Responsibility Amendment (Wellbeing Budget) Bill 2023

budget cost of living economic management environmental protection fiscal responsibility housing affordability public assets public service social wellbeing

Private Member's Bill

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