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Enviroment Network Weekly (ENW) E-News – October 28, 2026

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Manufacture and Scale-up of Large-scale Solar: Funding Open

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has launched Round 3 of the Solar Sunshot program to support the manufacture and scale-up of solar technologies. The funding […]

Clean Energy Regulator: Emissions Reporting and Application Deadlines

The Clean Energy Regulator is advising on emissions reporting and application deadlines. 2 November 2026 is the next business day after the legislated due date of […]

Renewable Energy Target (RET): Emissions Intensive Trade Exemption Data

The Clean Energy Regulator advises that relevant businesses can start recording 2026 monthly site meter data for Emissions Intensive Trade Exposed (EITE) exemption certifiable amounts in […]

National Hydrogen Regulatory Road Freight Guidebook: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is inviting public comment on the National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebook: Hydrogen Freight by Road for […]

Commonwealth and NSW EPBC Act Draft Bilateral Agreement: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on a draft bilateral agreement between the Federal Government and NSW Government. The […]

Quarterly Carbon Market Report: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Q3 2026 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR) data workbook. Further analysis and insights on this data will be included […]

National EPA Regulatory Posture: Released

The National EPA has released a Regulatory Posture that aims to summarise the direction on how it will regulate for environmental outcomes. The intention is that […]

National EPA and Federal DCCEEW: MOU Signed

The National EPA and the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water have signed an MOU to help define roles of the two […]

New Products Eligible for Product Guarantee of Origin

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that new products are now eligible to be involved in the Product Guarantee of Origin (PGO) scheme after legislation was […]

National EV Charging Roadmap

The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is developing a new national roadmap to help plan for Australia’s future electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure needs. The roadmap aims […]

Offshore Energy New Workplace Exposure Limits and Regulation

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) will apply the revised Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) in its assessment, inspection and compliance activities from […]

Offshore Facility Lithium-ion Battery Systems Safety Risks: Guideline Published

The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) has published a new Safety Bulletin highlighting the safety risks associated with lithium-ion battery energy storage […]

International Vessels Biosecurity Risk: Notice Issued

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry has issued a notice in response to an increase in biosecurity risk material and waste from international vessels […]

PFAS Use, Importation and Manufacture Evaluation: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing – as part of managing the Australian Industrial Chemical Introduction Scheme (AICIS), are consulting on a draft evaluation […]

Approved Modelling Methods and Air Pollutant Assessment Updated

The NSW EPA has updated the Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants following a scientific review and public consultation earlier this year. […]

Climate Change Requirements for EPA Licensees

The NSW EPA has introduced climate change requirements that will be phased in from 2027 for holders of environment protection licences. Under EPA’s Climate Change Action […]

Draft NSW Coastal Management Manual: Consultation Open

The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on a draft NSW coastal management manual. The current manual was published […]

Plastics and Recyclables: Reforms Passed

The NSW Parliament has passed the Environment Legislation Amendment (Plastic Reduction and Container Recycling) Bill 2026. The Bill is the first stage of implementing the NSW […]

Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan – Regional NSW: Consultation Open

The NSW EPA has released a draft of Chapter 2 of the Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan for public feedback. The draft Chapter aims to increase […]

NSW Renewable Energy Jobs Guide: Published

EnergyCo NSW has published the NSW Renewable Energy Jobs Guide which provides information on occupations, training pathways and the skills needed to work in the renewable […]

Data Centre Management Act: Consultation Open

The South Australian Department of the Premier and Cabinet is seeking public input on proposed principles that would form the basis of legislation to regulate the […]

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