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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – March 25, 2026

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Federal Government Fuel Supply Action

The Australian government is taking the following action regarding fuel supply disruption: A temporary 20% reduction of the Minimum Stockholding Obligation(external link)(MSO) for diesel and petrol […]

Emission-Intensive Trade-Exposed Entities (EITE) Exemption Certificate Applications

The Clean Energy Regulator has advised that eligible emission-intensive trade-exposed (EITE) entities need to submit exemption certificate applications before 30 March 2026. Entities must apply every year to receive […]

Illegal Waste Shipments targetted

The Compliance and Enforcement Branch of the Federal Department Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water recently took part in a global operation targeting illegal waste […]

National Electricity Market Review complete

The review of the National Electricity Market (NEM), conducted by an independent expert panel and supported by the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment […]

Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Registrar First Review complete

The first review of the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar has been completed. The Registrar is the responsible entity for administering Australia’s offshore electricity infrastructure licensing scheme in […]

Water Quality Default Guideline Values published

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published final default guideline values (DGVs) technical briefs and associated data on the Water […]

Clean Energy Regulator Permanently Suspends Registration Under Renewable Energy Act

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has recently permanently suspended the registration of a company as a registered person under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 as they […]

CSIRO and Indian Institute of Science Steelmaking trial cuts emission using agricultural waste

Researchers from Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have conducted a world-first trial that has successfully demonstrated a viable approach to cut […]

Offshore Renewable Energy Impacts to Whales – Research

As a way to inform best practice, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is seeking research proposals to help understand how offshore renewable energy might affect migratory […]

Decision on Victorian Default Offer (VDO) proposes Electricity Price Reductions – Draft Released

The Victorian Essential Services Commission’s draft decision on the 2026-27 Victorian Default Offer (VDO) proposes a reduction in each of the state’s five electricity distribution zones. […]

EPA Victoria issues fine for dumping of Industrial Waste

EPA Victoria has fined a man $1,976 after he dumped a truckload of industrial waste at a vacant house block in broad daylight at Ashwood. The […]

North Geelong auto wrecker fire highlights risk

EPA Victoria is using a recent fire at a North Geelong auto wreckers as a reminder to the industry to act now and prevent fire risks. […]

Accredited business under Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) to rectify non-compliance

The Victorian Essential Services Commission has accepted a court enforceable undertaking requiring a company to rectify non-compliant water heater installations at its own cost. As an […]

New Climate Change Licence Requirements for large emitters

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released new climate change licence requirements for large emitters. The requirements apply to facilities that hold environment protection licences and emit […]

Draft Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW (Approved Methods): Comment sought

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the draft Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW (Approved Methods). The […]

Coastal waterways assessed in first Microplastic Report

The NSW EPA has partnered with the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) to deliver an Australian-first microplastic assessment Broadscale Microplastic […]

Review of Regulatory Framework for Supply Connection Infrastructure – Feedback sought

The NSW Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking community and industry feedback as part of its review of the regulatory framework for Supply Connection […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: $80 million available for Renewable Gas and Industry Emission Reductions

Grant applications are open for the Renewable Gas Production Program and Low Emissions Industry Program. The NSW Government has made $80 million available to help mining […]

NSW EPA Fines Forestry Corporation of NSW $450,000

The organisation responsible for managing timber production in NSW’s state-owned native and plantation forests has been ordered to pay $450,000 in penalties after prosecution by the […]

NSW EPA Imposes $30,000 fine for discharge to creek

The NSW EPA has fined a company after the valve on a tank was left open and an unknown amount of polluted water flowed into nearby […]

2024 grain silo collapse triggers $170,000 Enforceable Undertaking for environmental and community projects

The 2024 collapse of a grain silo and subsequent release of 2,000 tonnes of wheat grain into the Shoalhaven River has resulted in a legally binding […]

NSW Government gives green light to Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant

A green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Moree, powered by renewable energy, has been given the green light by the NSW Government. The Good Earth Green […]

WA Energy Affordability Investment Program to Launch in July 2026

The Western Australian Government’ s Department of Energy and Economic Diversification is committing $150 million to provide low interest loans to eligible local manufacturers through its […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Innovation Booster Grants Now Open

Applications are open for the 2026 round of the Innovation Booster Grant (IBG). The grants are administered by the Western Australian Department of Energy and Economic Diversification […]

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