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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – March 18, 2016

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Safeguard Mechanism technical discussion papers – Released for comment

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking comment on a series of technical discussion papers in advance of the introduction of the safeguard mechanism that commences on […]

2016 Renewable Energy Target obligations set

The Clean Energy Regulator has published the small-scale technology percentage and the renewable power percentage for 2016. The renewable power percentage and the small-scale technology percentage […]

Draft Community Buildings Methodology – released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has released the exposure draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Community Buildings) Methodology Determination 2016 for public comment. This draft determination sets […]

New standards released to ensure solar panel safety

New standards have been introduced by the Clean Energy Council (CEC) that will see solar products removed from CEC approved lists if they fail compliance tests. […]

National Electricity (Victoria) Further Amendment Bill 2015 introduced to Victorian Parliament

Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has introduced the National Electricity (Victoria) Further Amendment Bill 2015, aimed at making it easier for small-scale energy generators, […]

4 companies charged for air pollution

EPA Victoria has charged four companies with air pollution offences under the Environment Protection Act 1970 after an investigation into the Hazelwood mine fire in February […]

Electricity Supply (Advanced Meters) Bill 2016 introduced to NSW Parliament

NSW Minister for Industry, Resources and Energy Anthony Roberts has introduced the Electricity Supply (Advanced Meters) Bill 2016 into NSW Parliament. The Bill makes NSW the […]

NSW Government provides grants to councils to improve landfill management

NSW Environment Minister Mark Speakman has announced 20 regional and rural councils will receive a share of almost $3 million in grant funds to help address […]

Tougher environment laws – Environmental Protection (Chain of Responsibility) Amendment Bill introduced to QLD Parliament

Queensland Environment Minister Steven Miles has introduced the Environmental Protection (Chain of Responsibility) Amendment Bill into QLD Parliament. The Bill is aimed at ensuring companies in […]

Low Carbon Entrepreneur’s Prize seeks low carbon entrepreneurs

SA Premier Jay Weatherill has launched South Australia’s Low Carbon Entrepreneur’s Prize – aimed at attracting bold ideas to help transform Adelaide into a showcase city […]

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