Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that Australia will ratify the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, join other…[Read More]
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UNCCC COP 21 Paris: Australia signs up to double investment in clean energy
Review of the 2013 EPBC Act Amendment – ‘water trigger’
The Federal Department of the Environment has released the Independent review of the ‘water trigger’ legislation: issues paper that sets…[Read More]
Climate Change Authority releases climate policy options report
The Climate Change Authority has released its draft report on Australia’s climate policy options. This is the second report in…[Read More]
National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy – Released
The Federal Department of the Environment has released the National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy that sets out how Australia…[Read More]
Clean energy funding program attracts interest
Australia agribusinesses and small-scale manufacturing companies have invested more than $50 million into energy efficient equipment in just five months,…[Read More]
Australia on-track to meet emissions targets
The Federal Department of the Environment has released Australia’s abatement task: tracking to 2020 which says Australia will meet its…[Read More]
Revised National Carbon Offset Standard – Released
The Federal Department of the Environment has released the National Carbon Offset Standard – Version 3 that updates the benchmark…[Read More]
Changes to greenhouse and energy auditor registration categories
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Regulations 2008 that include…[Read More]
Coal seam gas and coal mining expert releases review
The Independent Expert Scientific Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Development has released a Review of activities…[Read More]
Inquiry into environmental regulation of agriculture
An Inquiry into the regulation of Australia’s agricultural sector will be undertaken by the Productivity Commission, the Federal Treasurer Scott…[Read More]