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Review of Environmental Performance Review of Australia from 2017 to 2019 – Currently underway

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has announced that the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is…[Read More]

New Clean Energy Regulator Chair announced

The Federal Government has announced the appointment of Mr David Parker AM as Chair of the Clean Energy Regulator.Mr Parker…[Read More]

Amendments to NGERs reporting scheme – Consultation closes 9 June 2017

The consultation period for draft amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008, the National Greenhouse and…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – $22.5 million to trial demand response technologies to manage the electricity supply during extreme peaks – Now open

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced the opening of the $22.5 million funding round to trial demand response…[Read More]

Further funding for the environment

The Federal Government has announced environmental funding for tree planting and threatened species projects totalling $29 million.Further information on the…[Read More]

NICNAS reforms legislation and consultation paper 5 – Have your say!

Legislation to implement reforms to the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) and the final consultation paper (Consultation…[Read More]

Energy report – “Towards the next generation: delivering affordable, secure and low emissions power” – Released

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and the Climate Change Authority have released their report Towards the next generation: delivering…[Read More]

Low Emissions Technology Roadmap released by CSIRO

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has released its Low Emissions Technology Roadmap which explores opportunities for Australian…[Read More]

Draft Amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has announced that consultation is open on the draft amendments to the:National…[Read More]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to be allowed to support carbon capture and storage technologies

The Federal Minister of Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg MP, has announced that the legislative prohibition on investment by the…[Read More]

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