Environmental Practitioner
31 July 2015

Welcome to the new look Environmental Practitioner

The Environmental Practitioner is EIANZ's quarterly newsletter to members. You can now find articles from the Environmental Practitioner in the news section of our websiteIn the past, the Environmental Practitioner was distributed as a PDF document. Historical issues are still available on our website for download. 

The Environmental Practitioner is a great way to share what you do and what you have learnt in your area of expertise. If you have an article to contribute or any feedback on the Environmental Practitioner please contact Kelly Matthews, Editor, at office@eianz.org.


 

In this edition:

From the President

News, articles and updates

EIANZ news

Events


 

From the President

Inspired by a recent visit to Europe and the United Kingdom, Jon Womersley shares his thoughts on several important issues for environmental practitioners.

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News, articles and updates

Draft Enforceable Undertakings Statutory Guideline

The Department of Environment and Heritage Protection in Queensland has developed a draft Enforceable Undertakings Statutory Guideline to provide information about enforceable undertakings and guidance on when the department will accept, reject, vary or withdraw an enforceable undertaking. 

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Queensland's Environmental Offset Policy and the Koala    

Considerable changes were made to Queensland's Environmental Offsets Framework in December 2014. Kelly Matthews from the EIANZ South East Queensland Division explains how these changes impact on the Koala.

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Pollinate in Hyderabad

Zara Marais from the EIANZ Victorian Division Committee reflects on her time working with Pollinate Energy in Hyderabad, India.

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EIANZ news

New EIANZ Communications Committee

The Communications Committee was set up by the Board to develop and deliver communications to members and the wider community about EIANZ activities and good practice in environmental management. 

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Membership update

June was EIANZ's busiest month with nearly 800 memberships due for renewal. Thank you to everyone who renewed their membership.

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Online access to the journal

You can now access your subscription to the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management online. Read the latest special issue on K'gari-Fraser Island or view articles from previous editions. Just log in to the EIANZ website and visit the 'Member Centre'.

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News from the editor of the Journal

There has been a major rise in the index that measures the impact of the Australasian Journal of Environmental Management and the shortlist for the annual Eric Anderson Award has been announced.

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Update on Board activities

The Board is coming to the end of its term. Jon Womersley, EIANZ President, provides an update on Board activities from the last six months and some major achievements from their two-year term.

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Registrations open for EIANZ Annual Conference

EIANZ Annual Conference: Challenging the status quo
29 - 30 October 2015
Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth

The EIANZ Annual Conference brings together environmental practitioners from across Australia and New Zealand and will provide a valuable opportunity for timely and candid discussion. Don't miss out on your chance to challenge the status quo. Registration are now open.



 

August event calendar

4 Aug 2015 SEQ Division Demystifying the interview process
5 Aug 2015 TAS Division Erosion and Sediment Control
5 Aug 2015 NZ Chapter Christchurch Branch - Ecological Impact Assessment: Guidelines for better ecological practice in New Zealand
6 Aug 2015 SA Division EIANZ SA Division AGM and Environmental Management within the petroleum industry
6 Aug 2015 SEQ Division Managing hot property!
7 Aug 2015 ACT Division First Friday Lunch
9 Aug 2015 NSW Division West Head Aboriginal explorer tour and cruise
10 Aug 2015 NSW Division EIANZ NSW Division AGM
11 Aug 2015 ACT Division Forum on the state of rivers, creeks, lakes and ponds
11 Aug 2015 ACT Division EIANZ ACT Division AGM
13 Aug 2015 VIC Division Evidence-based change workshop
14 Aug 2015 FNQ Division Renewable energy event
14 Aug 2015 FNQ Division EIANZ FNQ Division AGM
19 Aug 2015 NSW Division Mentoring program
19 Aug 2015 ACT Division STEPS Program: Professional writing
19 Aug 2015 SEQ Division EIANZ SEQ Division AGM
20 Aug 2015 VIC Division Enviro trivia night
26 Aug 2015 NZ Chapter Wellington Branch - Ecological Impact Assessment: Guidelines for better ecological practice in New Zealand

 

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