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IChEMS Unpacked

Hear from a seasoned consultant and legal expert as they sit down with the NSW EPA to unpack the requirements and practical implications of specific PFAS being listed in Schedule 7 of the Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard (IChEMS). Topics covered will include:

  • How IChEMS fits into the national response to PFAS
  • Roles and responsibilities of State and Commonwealth regulators
  • The NSW EPA’s approach to incorporating the requirements of IChEMS into its legislation and its expectations of the regulated community
  • Frequently asked questions about IChEMS
  • Lessons learned from IChEMS implementation to date
  • The panel’s top tips for navigating compliance
  • What’s coming next in 2026

 

Whether you are a Consultant, Government or Industry stakeholder this webinar will provide valuable insights into how PFAS regulation under IChEMS is shaping contaminated land management across Australia, and what to prepare for in the year ahead.

Speakers

Sarah Mansfield

Sarah Mansfield

Special Counsel
Norton Rose Fulbright

Sarah Mansfield is an environment and planning lawyer with 16 years’ experience. She has proven expertise in contamination, waste, pollution and environmental disputes, and enjoys working for, against and mostly with consultants. Sarah is a big fan of ALGA, having served on the Board and participated in numerous events.

Andrew Mitchell

Andrew Mitchell

National Environment Lead
ADE Consulting Froup

Andrew is an environmental engineer with an Executive Master of Public Administration and more than 25 years’ experience in contaminated land management. He has worked with the NSW EPA, advised on the Sydney Olympics, and guided Defence in addressing PFAS contamination. As national environment practice lead at ADE Consulting Group, Andrew advocates for pragmatic and proportionate approaches to complex contamination challenges.

Karen Marler

Karen Marler

Director Technical Services (Chemicals, Land & Radiation)
NSW EPA

Karen is a senior executive with more than 30 years’ experience as an environmental regulator.  With a background in Environmental Health and Science (microbiology), Karen has extensive experience in leading diverse teams to deliver environment protection policy and practice. In her current role as Director Technical Services (Chemicals, Land & Radiation) with the NSW EPA, she leads a branch responsible for delivering applied science and technical support and advice in relation to land contamination, industrial chemicals and pesticides, waste management, resource recovery, dangerous goods transport and radiation regulation.

Event Details

Start Date: November 6, 2025

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