The Senate Select Committee on Wind Turbines has released its final report. The report follows the committee’s interim report, tabled…[Read More]
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Wind turbine final report addresses impact of wind turbines on human health
Published: August 14, 2015
Environmental goods agreement update
Published: August 14, 2015
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade wants those interested in Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA) trade negotiations to contact…[Read More]
Green Army – Round 4 – Now Open
Published: August 14, 2015
Applications for projects under Round 4 of the Federal Government’s Green Army Programme is now open. The Green Army is…[Read More]
20 Million Trees Competitive Grants – Round 2 – Now Open
Published: August 14, 2015
The Federal Government is seeking applications from eligible groups or individuals interested in undertaking a tree planting project as part…[Read More]
Second Emissions Reduction Fund auction announced for November 2015
Published: August 7, 2015
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced it will hold the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts on…[Read More]
Carbon rules and regulations streamlined
Published: August 7, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted changes to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2015 (No. 1)…[Read More]
Draft report into governance arrangements in energy markets – Released for comment
Published: August 7, 2015
An expert panel, comprising of Dr Michael Vertigan as Chair, Professor George Yarrow and Mr Euan Morton have conducted a…[Read More]
Explosives Regulation in Australia – Discussion paper released for comment
Published: August 7, 2015
SafeWork Australia has released the Explosives Regulation in Australia: Discussion Paper and Consultation Regulation Impact Statement as part of a…[Read More]
Transpacific Environment Fund – Transpacific to set up $5 million grants program
Published: August 7, 2015
Waste management and recycling company, Transpacific Cleanaway, will set up a carbon abatement grants program – Transpacific Environment Fund –…[Read More]
Amendment to RET regulation should benefit Emissions-Intensive Trade Exposed activities
Published: July 31, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Exemptions for EITE Activities) Regulation 2015 which provides…[Read More]
