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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – November 8, 2023

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Developing Australia’s Guarantee of Origin scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is working to develop Australia’s Guarantee of Origin scheme (GO scheme) – an internationally aligned […]

Potentially Bass Strait for offshore renewable energy development: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the suitability of an area within Bass Strait for offshore renewable […]

CSIRO report on potentially lowering cost of sequestration technologies

The Climate Change Authority announced the release of a new CSIRO report, CSIRO Sequestration Cost Reduction Workshops Report that provides information on the potential to lower […]

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

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for September 2023. The highlights include: 399 MW of capacity was approved […]

Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June Quarter 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June Quarter 2023 (April 2023 to June 2023 to support the effective operation […]

Compliance Update for 1 July to 30 September 2023: Released

The CER has released the compliance update for 1 July to 30 September 2023 that provides information on activities related to CER’s compliance and enforcement priorities. This latest […]

Clean Energy Regulator Annual Report 2022-23

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Annual Report 2022–23 that was tabled in Parliament on 20 October 2023 by Federal Minister for Climate Change […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Reef Coastal Restoration Program

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing grants through the Reef Coastal Restoration Program to restore and rehabilitate the Great […]

New solar cell technology – cheaper for customers

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $11m in funding to Australian solar technology company SunDrive solar to scale up its advanced production line to […]

Victoria’s Container Deposit scheme commenced 1 November 2023

On 1 November 2023, the new Victoria Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) commenced.  Victorians will be able to exchange eligible drink containers for 10 cents through […]

Review of methodology used to set 2024-25 Victorian Default Offer for electricity

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing the prices for the 2024-25 Victorian Default Offer for electricity and is seeking your feedback on these prices and the […]

2024 Review of water price

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing new prices and outcomes proposed by two water businesses and seeks your views.   The Commission is the Victoria’s independent economic […]

Proposed additional action on plastic in NSW: Comment sought

NSW EPA is proposing to take further action on plastics in NSW and has released a new paper – NSW Plastics: Next Steps for your feedback, […]

Amendment to Waste Regulation: Commenced 27 October 2023

In NSW, the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Amendment (Mixed Waste Organic Outputs) Regulation 2023 (Amending Regulation) amended the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014 (Waste Regulation) […]

Amendment to Radiation Control Act: Commenced 24 October 2023

In NSW, the Radiation Control Amendment Act 2023 (the amending Act) amends the Radiation Control Act 1990 (the Act) to implement the recommendations of a 2021 statutory review of the Act.  […]

$69.2m grant to develop Central QLD Hydrogen Hub

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing a $69.2 million grant to help develop the Central Qld Hydrogen Hub (CQ […]

Amendments made to Environment Protection Act 1993

The Environment Protection Act 1993 has been updated to include specific reference to climate change to provide certainty and transparency in this key area of societal risk. The […]

SE QLD Region groundwaters environmental values and water quality objectives: Comment sought

The QLD Department of Environment and Science (department) is seeking submissions on the consultation materials for the South-East Queensland region groundwaters environmental values and water quality […]

Five organics recycling facilities to share $850K to implement best practice in their operations

In WA, five operators of organics recycling facilities will share $850,000 in funding under the WasteSorted grants – Organics Infrastructure Program The grants are intended to […]

Applications open to join WA ChemCentre Board

WA’s ChemCentre is looking to recruit a new Board Director to replace a Board member. ChemCentre is encouraging applications from candidates with a proven track record […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Expand EV charging infrastructure for WA

WA’s Energy Minister Bill Johnston has launched Round 2 of the ‘Charge Up Workplace Grants’ program that provides $12.5 million to expand EV charging infrastructure throughout […]

Renaming of WA Energy department

From 1 December 2023, the WA Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety will be renamed the WA Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety […]

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