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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – July 18, 2023

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The Mandatory Gas Code of Conduct: Now law

The Federal Government has implemented a mandatory Gas Code of Conduct that commenced on 11 July 2023. There will be a 2-month transitional period to allow companies […]

Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced the release of the voluntary Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report 2023.  The report shows the progress toward net zero […]

2022-23 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting – EERS now open

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the opening of the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS) for the 2022–23 reporting year and can be accessed via the Client […]

Clean Energy Regulator reminder for Q2 STC surrender deadline

A reminder from the Clean Energy Regulator that the Quarter 2 (Q2) 2023 small-scale technology certificates (STCs) surrender deadline for liable entities is on Friday 28 July […]

Energy Bill Relief Fund for small business

Through the Energy Bill Relief Fund, the Federal Government, in partnership with the state and territory governments, will provide eligible small businesses with electricity bill relief. […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for May 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the May 2023 Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data.  Highlights include: 178 MW of capacity was approved for LGC generation in […]

‘Water Rule’ removed from Forest Carbon Credit Projects: Commences 1 June 2024

The Federal Government has removed the ‘water rule’ from the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI Rule) under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme commencing […]

Hydrogen Headstart and National Hydrogen Strategy Review: Comment sought

The Federal Government is inviting feedback on two important initiatives – the Hydrogen Headstart Program and the National Hydrogen Strategy Review. The $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program is […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced funding of $3.5 million to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier […]

FUNDING GUIDELINES: Powering the Regions Fund (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS): Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Powering the Regions Fund’s (PRF) Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS) Program Opportunity Guidelines that […]

Environmental-Economic Accounts Dashboard: Comment sought

Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) and the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) are releasing a prototype dashboard to support environmental-economic […]

Full audit of environmental offsets crackdown: New Environment Protection Australia to monitor compliance

The Federal Government has announced a full audit of environmental offsets to crackdown on developers who are not meeting their obligations to protect the environment.  Work […]

Plastic Free July

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is promoting the campaign, Plastic Free July, that is a global movement encouraging millions of […]

Recycling Victoria’s proposed Container Deposit Scheme refund sharing protocols: Comment sought

Recycling Victoria is seeking your feedback on the Container Deposit Scheme Refund sharing protocols and is consulting with material recovery facilities, local government, Alpine Resorts Victoria […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste Round 3 Opens

Sustainability Victoria has announced additional funding to support hazardous waste infrastructure projects.  The funding is through the Circular Economy Infrastructure Fund: Hazardous Waste – Round 3 […]

Quarry company faces EPA charges

EPA Victoria has laid a total of 33 charges each against a quarry and the company’s Director. The charges relate to breaches of EPA Victoria landfill […]

Metal recycling company obstructed EPA Officers cops fine and costs

Operators of a metal recycling company who refused EPA officers their legal right to enter its site has been fined and ordered to pay costs and do training.  […]

Towards a Circular Economy: Enhancing NSW resource recovery framework

NSW EPA has released a delivery plan to implement recommendations of the Independent Review of the Resource Recovery Framework to improve recovery, reuse and circularity of […]

Biodiversity Assessment Method 5 Year Review: Comment sought

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment is seeking your feedback on the Biodiversity Assessment Method review (BAM). The Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 commenced on 25 August 2017, […]

NEW GUIDELINES for SA Container Deposit Scheme

EPA SA has released the following updated guidelines that relate to the Container Deposit Scheme for SA: Super collector guidelines – This guideline is intended to assist applicants […]

Comprehensive policy to shape SA’s energy future: Comment sought

The SA Government is embarking on a consultative process to develop a comprehensive energy transition policy for the next three decades. To achieve this, the SA […]

New program to help drive down Local Government emissions

The SA Government has launched the Local Government Net Zero Accelerate Program – an initiative to help local governments support the SA’s emissions reduction targets. The […]

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