Environmental considerations

Environmental licences and permits

Topics: applying, complying, changing, surrendering an EA; financial assurance
The environment and your business

Making your business environmentally friendly, environmental risks, support for green businesses
Managing effects of the carbon price on small business

Manage effects of the carbon tax on your small business
Managing water use in your business

Efficient water use for business and industry, complying with water restrictions
Waste management tips for business

Learn how to reduce waste and save on business costs
Energy saving ideas for business

Energy saving tips and programs for businesses
Energy supply and pricing

Information on electricity and gas prices and choosing your retailer
Energy safety

Stay safe when dealing with electricity and gas supply to your business
Meeting environmental obligations and duties

Find out how to comply with environmental protection laws and requirements

Do it online

General enquiries call 13 25 23 (option 3)

From rocky road to chocolate city

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Queensland Small Business Strategy and Action Plan 2013-2015

Learn how the Queensland Government is making it easier for small businesses to meet challenges, seize opportunities and succeed.
EA forms and fees finder

Use our new diagnostic tool to find out which environmental authorities your business needs to apply for, and how much they cost.
Queensland Small Business Week

Join in the week's activities to help small businesses have a BIG future from 24-31 July 2013.
Think Queensland, buy locally

Get the message across to your customers by downloading the ‘Think Queensland, buy locally’ poster, sticker and fact sheet.
Australian Business Licence and Information Service (ABLIS)

Search ABLIS to find the government licences, permits, approvals, registrations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines your business needs.