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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – September 1, 2026

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National Environmental Standards Released

Four new national environmental standards set principles that will need to be met when projects are assessed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC […]

New National Environmental Protection Reforms Have Commenced

New national environment protection reforms have commenced. The reforms aim to strengthen the powers of the National Environmental Protection Agency and give greater authority to enforce […]

Low Carbon Liquid Fuels Uptake: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on a conceptual framework for a mechanism to increase the uptake of […]

Domestic Renewable Gas Industry: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on consideration for a national policy to support the development of a domestic […]

2026 Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme Review Report

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) will release the 2026 ACCU Scheme review report On Tuesday 1 September 2026. The report contains Safeguard surrender data, analysis and recommendations […]

Australian Fuel Security and Resilience Package: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the Australian Fuel Security and Resilience Package. As part of the 2026–27 […]

WA Renewable Energy Generation: Tender Bid Registration Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened registrations for bids on Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 11 in WA. The tender […]

Carbon Abatement Contract Register: Data Added

On 1 July 2026, the Clean Energy Regulator (CER) opened applications for the permanent exit arrangement for fixed-delivery carbon abatement contracts. To support market transparency and help […]

2026 Electricity Statement of Opportunities: Report Published

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published the 2026 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) report. Each year, AEMO assesses future electricity supply and demand against […]

Bill Amends Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011

A Bill that amends the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 has been introduced into Parliament, seeking to strengthen the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) […]

First Nations Organisations Clean Energy Project Grants

First Nations organisations can apply for a share of up to $10 million in grant funding as part of the First Nations Clean Energy Projects: Pilot […]

Consumer Energy Resources Interoperability: Report Published

Standards Australia have published the Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Interoperability Report which maps the minimum requirements with relevant technical standards. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, […]

Energy Consumers Australia Review: Report Published

A review of Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) operations has been published. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water commissioned Deloitte to undertake […]

Offshore Carbon Capture and Sequestration with Singapore: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on transboundary offshore Carbon, Capture and Sequestration (CCS) with Singapore. Consultation will focus […]

Innovative Manufacturing Adoption Fund Stage 1: Open

Funding applications are now open for the Innovative Manufacturing Adoption Fund Stage 1 grants. The grants, managed by the NSW Premier’s Department, support NSW manufacturers to […]

NSW Batteries for Businesses Incentive

The NSW Climate and Department of Energy Action has opened the batteries for businesses incentive. Businesses can access a discount on installing a battery, with larger […]

New Organics Processing Facility Guidelines: Consultation Open

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on draft guidelines for the planning, design and operation of organics processing facilities in NSW. The new Organics Processing Facility Guidelines […]

New England Renewable Energy Zone Amendment: Consultation Open

The NSW Government – EnergyCo, is inviting community and industry feedback on a proposed amendment to the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) declaration. The update […]

Expanding Renewable Generation and Storage Projects: Feedback Sought

The WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification is seeking feedback from renewable generation and storage projects seeking new or expanded connections of 10 MW or […]

Small-scale Water and Sewerage Retailers Regulatory Framework Decision: Consultation Open

The Essential Services Commission of South Australia is reviewing the regulatory framework that applies to small-scale water and sewerage retailers and has published a draft decision […]

Biodiversity Act Committees: Consultation Open

The SA Department for Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the draft regulations that establish the Biodiversity Act’s four committees: Biodiversity Council Clearance Assessment Committee Aboriginal Biodiversity […]

Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme: Report Released

The Essential Service Commission of South Australia has released the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) – Annual Report 2025. The Report has been prepared in accordance with […]

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