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The first in a regular new CE Daily series that details what to look out for over the next few weeks, including regulatory changes, new grant schemes and federal and state policy proposals open for comment.

Most companies are closely watching the Federal carbon price push – and the likely outlines of a deal are starting to emerge – but state, territory and local governments are also taking action that has major implications for business.

• Burke approves SA uranium mine expansion
  
• EPA cautions landowners after company fails to remove dumped waste from leased site
  
• ACT reviews Nature Conservation Act; seeks climate council members
  
• ACCC issues interim approval for fluorocarbons scheme
  
• Tasmania issues stormwater strategy

An OECD review of Australia's environmental performance says serious breaches are 'inadequately prosecuted' in some jurisdictions and recommends that enforcement be strengthened, especially against big polluters.



The OECD also says voluntary measures often don't have 'meaningful' monitoring and compliance mechanisms and recommends greater use of economic instruments.