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Reforms to Regulations of industrial chemicals – consultation paper – Released for comment

  The Federal Department of Health has released the first of four consultation papers for Implementing reforms to the National…[Read More]

Program for on-farm irrigation infrastructure – Comment sought

The Federal Government is seeking feedback on plans to establish a program to assist irrigators modernise their on-farm irrigation infrastructure…[Read More]

Fleet leasing company secures deal with Clean Energy Finance Corporation

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced a $50 million deal with Eclipx, one of Australia’s biggest independent fleet…[Read More]

CBA to assess carbon emissions from its business lending portfolio

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has announced it will comprehensively assess the carbon emissions arising from its business lending…[Read More]

ARENA releases 2014-15 Annual Report

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s annual report for 2014-15 has been tabled in Federal Parliament.  It provides a progress report…[Read More]

Updated NGER audit handbook – Released

National greenhouse and energy audits determine if registered corporations are complying with the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007…[Read More]

Priorities for new Emissions Reduction Fund methods announced

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced plans to develop new Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) methodologies (methods) aimed at creating…[Read More]

Review on vehicle emissions measures announced

The Federal Government has announced it will address vehicle emissions via a Ministerial Forum chaired by the Federal Minister for…[Read More]

Emissions Reduction Fund auction guide – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has published an Emissions Reduction Fund auction user guide in the lead up to the next…[Read More]

National battery stewardship scheme

Work has recommenced on a national battery stewardship scheme for handheld batteries. At a July meeting of State and Federal…[Read More]

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