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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 26, 2023

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Federal Government says Australia has met its target for 2nd commitment period under Kyoto Protocol

The Federal Government is stating that Australia has met its emissions reduction target under the second commitment period (CP2) of the  Kyoto Protocol.   An international review process […]

Australian case study report on piloting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an initiative led by the private sector. It aims to create a global framework to help organisations manage […]

Guarantee of Origin Scheme: Detailed Design – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the proposed detailed design of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Stage 1 Opens

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that Grant guidelines for Stage 1 of the Carbon Capture Technologies Program […]

Lake Eyre Basin Scientific Advisory Panel: Expression of Interest sought for Members and Chair of the Panel

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who have high quality scientific expertise and […]

ACCU Scheme Method Development Interim Framework: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the Method Development Interim Framework for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Solar Infrastructure in Australia’s Remote Communities

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced funding for solar infrastructure in Australia’s remote communities. The Regional Microgrids Program (Program) will allocate $75 million for […]

ARENA’s White Paper on Ultra Low-Cost Solar (ULCS): Released

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launch its white paper on The Incredible Ultra Low-Cost Solar (ULCS)  – how ultra low-cost solar can unlock Australia’s […]

CSIRO and AEMO release latest report on electricity generation and storage

The CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) have released their latest report GenCost 2022-23, that marks the first time that all technology costs have […]

Register of solar water heaters (V.51): Applications open

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 51 of the Register of solar water heaters. The Register of solar water heaters lists all solar and air […]

Independent appointed for review on gateway checks for Human-induced regeneration (HIR) projects

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has engaged Assoc. Prof. (Honorary) Cris Brack from the Australian National University to independently review gateway checks for human-induced regeneration (HIR) […]

Climate Change Authority to review potential technology transition and emissions pathways to better support Australia’s transition to net zero by 2050

The Australian Parliament has requested the Climate Change Authority (CCA) to review the potential technology transition and emissions pathways that best support Australia’s transition to net […]

2023-24 Corporate Plan of Climate Change Authority: Released

The Climate Change Authority has released its 2023-24 Corporate Plan that outlines its activities for the next four years. The Chair of the authority Mr Grant King […]

Code of Practice for Common Risk Management Techniques for Quarries: Comment sought

Consultation opens to review and provide feedback on the draft Code of Practice for Common Risk Management Techniques for Quarries.  Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) have designed […]

Victoria’s renewable gas consultation paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government seeks comment from industry and the community on a consultation paper – Victoria’s Renewable Gas Consultation Paper on the potential design of a […]

NEW GUIDELINES: Asbestos and Waste Tyres

From 19 September 2023, new Asbestos and Waste Tyres Guidelines (Version 2) come into effect that contain legal requirements that consignors, transporters and receivers of Asbestos […]

NSW EPA releases policy on use of Pesticides

NSW EPA administers the NSW Pesticides Act 1999 (the Act) to control the use of pesticides in NSW and reduce their risk to human health, the […]

Guideline on Offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure

NSW EPA has released the guideline on Offsetting requirements for electricity firming infrastructure that outlines the role of NSW EPA as a regulator under the Electricity […]

NSW EPA puts coal mines in Hunter region on notice

NSW EPA is targeting coal mines in the Hunter region to monitor air quality as part of NSW EPA’s ongoing Bust the Dust campaign. NSW EPA’s […]

QLD Containers for Change – to include wine and spirit bottles: Effective 1 November 2023

The Queensland Government has announced that the Containers for Change will include wine and spirit bottles from 1 November 2023.

Outcomes of Waste Authority Meeting 11 September 2023

The WA’s Waste Authority has released the outcomes of its last Meeting on 11 September 2023.  Details of important matters discussed and decisions are now available: […]

WA EPA recommends approval for Pilbara renewable project

EPA WA has completed its first assessment in the Pilbara’s Maitland Strategic Industrial Area (MSIA), recommending approval for the Woodside Solar Facility subject to strict conditions. […]

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