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National EPA hits the road to help recyclers

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14 August 2026

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Refrigerants in end-of-life fridges and air conditioners can harm the environment, so they must be recovered safely to prevent damaging gases from being released.

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Illegal emu egg exporter sentenced

Media Release EPBC Act

11 August 2026

A New South Wales woman has been convicted and fined $5000 for trying to smuggle more than 50 fertilised emu eggs to Vietnam.

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