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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – April 24, 2023

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Guidance videos to assist with Referrals and Environmental Assessments under EPBC Act

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released four step-by-step guidance videos to assist you with the referral and assessment process […]

The role of carbon sequestration in Australia: Report by Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority has released its latest policy insights paper, ‘Reduce, remove and store: The role of carbon sequestration in accelerating Australia’s decarbonisation’, following estimates […]

National Electric Vehicle Strategy: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released its National Electric Vehicle Strategy that sets a vision to increase the uptake […]

Driving the National Fund: New funding to fast track EV charging infrastructure

The Federal Government has launched the Driving the Nation Fund that is expected to fast track the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. The fund […]

Australia’s first National Inventory Report under Paris Agreement: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has made the Australia’s National Inventory Report 2021 now available. The report fulfils Australia’s greenhouse gas […]

New home energy efficiency ratings powered by artificial intelligence

A new pilot program between CSIRO and CoreLogic Australia combines the power of artificial intelligence with property data to get in-depth insights into the energy efficiency […]

Additional funding for Great Barrier Reef to better the quality of water flow

The Federal Government is seeking to further improve the quality of water flow into the Great Barrier Reef by investing an additional $150 million. Poor water […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market data: Now available

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for March 2023. Highlights include: 267 MW of capacity was approved for […]

Latest solar water heaters register (V.48): Released

Version 48 of the register of solar water heaters came into effect on 21 April 2023 and is now available. The register lists solar water heater and air […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Manufacturing Hubs Grant Program: Round 3 opens

QLD Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water is providing grants through the Manufacturing Hub Grant Program (MHGP) to assist eligible businesses in the Cairns, Central […]

Burdekin Basin water plan review: Preliminary public consultation

The QLD is reviewing the Water Plan (Burdekin Basin) 2007 as the current water plan is due to expire in September 2023 and must be updated to ensure […]

Mary Basin Water Plan Review: Comment sought

The Queensland Government is seeking your feedback on the Water Plan (Mary Basin) 2006 and its related documents – a draft plan, draft water management protocol […]

Vouchers for residence for free disposal for flood-affected materials

The SA Government is offering vouchers to residents for free disposal of flood-affected materials. The vouchers are available to anyone (residents) impacted by flood waters in […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Hydrogen and steel research funding available

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $50 million for two funding rounds targeting research and development for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and […]

Proposed groundwater ban at Elizabeth South, SA

EPA SA is proposing to establish a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in a number of suburbs around Elizabeth South due to contamination from past industrial activities. […]

State Waste Infrastructure Plan: Comment sought

The WA Government is seeking feedback on the State Waste Infrastructure Plan. The Plan is expected to provide a long-term information framework and principles, to guide […]

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