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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – May 29, 2020

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Emissions Reduction Fund auction – Date announced

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced 9-10 September 2020 for the next Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction. 

Full Carbon Accounting Model – Update to be released for use 1 Sept 2020

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is preparing to release an update to the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) for public use from […]

Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap: Discussion Paper – Comment sought

The Federal Government is developing a national Technology Investment Roadmap to drive a successful shift to secure, more affordable energy and lower Australia’s carbon emissions. As […]

Hydrogen Certification Scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is undertaking consultation via an online survey on the design of a Hydrogen Certification Scheme. A hydrogen […]

The King Review: Expert report examines additional sources of low cost abatement

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources have released a report (the King Review) by an expert panel (chaired by Grant King, former president […]

Hallam Road landfill odours and human health: Report summary: Released

EPA Victoria has released a report summary that relates to Hallam Road landfill odours and human health that summarises the findings of the report Air emissions […]

$11M for Victoria’s coastline erosion and maintenance

The Victorian Government is providing more than $11M in funding for maintenance and erosion management projects for Victoria’s coastline. Victoria has more than 2,500 kilometres of […]

Fitzroy Basin water plan – Rookwood Weir: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy is seeking comment on the proposed changes to the Fitzroy Basin water plan to allow for new […]

Relief measures to support exploration companies

The QLD Government is providing a range of relief measures to support eligible exploration companies, in response to the impact of COVID-19. Details are now available.

Design of Optional Delivery Contract under Emissions Reduction Fund – Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking your comment on the proposed changes to the design of the optional delivery contract under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target data for April 2020 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2020. Highlights include: Seven power stations were accredited in April with […]

Export ban: Waste glass – deferred to 1 January 2021; Waste plastic, paper and tyres – effective July 2021

The Federal Government has announced that the export ban on waste glass will now commence on 1 January 2021 and that the schedule for implementing the export […]

New data shows statistics of Australia’s electricity generation – Released

Australia’s official electricity generation data, the 2020 Australian Energy Statistics has been updated and released.  The updated data provides estimates for 2018-19 and calendar year 2019.  […]

EPA SA Board review for public notification

In late 2019, the SA Minister for Environment and Water had asked the EPA SA Board to review EPA’s public notification practices relating to environmental incidents […]

WA’s container deposit scheme: New commencement date of 1 October 2020

The WA Government has announced a new commencement date of 1 October 2020 for WA’s container deposit scheme – Containers for Change.

Financial assistance to participants of WA’s container deposit scheme – Available from 2 June 2020

The WA Government will provide a financial assistance package of up to $3.5 million to support network participants financially impacted by the deferral of WA’s container […]

New Hazardous Waste facility for households

WA will receive a new facility in Fremantle that will accept household hazardous waste (HHW), such as – paint, aerosols, batteries, flares and chemicals – which […]

Draft Guidelines: Better practice composting – Comment sought

The WA Government has released for comment the draft Guideline: Better practice composting that was developed by the department in collaboration with the WA Branch of […]

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