The Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder has announced his decision to make water available to Victoria, South Australia and New South…[Read More]
Federal News
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Legislation to cut Renewable Energy Target – passed
Published: June 25, 2015
Legislation to cut the Renewable Energy Target (RET) has passed Federal Parliament. The legislation passed an extended sitting of the…[Read More]
ACCC role monitoring carbon pass-through to cease
Published: June 25, 2015
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will provide its final carbon monitoring report to the Federal Minister for Small…[Read More]
Radiation Bill introduced to Parliament
Published: June 25, 2015
The Federal Government has introduced the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment Bill 2015 to parliament. The Bill amends…[Read More]
Managing established pests and diseases of national significance – Discussion paper released for comment
Published: June 25, 2015
The National Biosecurity Committee has released a discussion paper, Modernising Australia’s approach to managing established pests and diseases of national…[Read More]
Green Army Round 3 – Approved projects announced
Published: June 25, 2015
Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has announced 156 approved projects from Round 3 Green Army initiative. The Federal…[Read More]
World Energy Outlook Special Report: Energy and Climate Change report – Released by International Energy Agency
Published: June 19, 2015
The International Energy Agency has released the World Energy Outlook Special Report 2015: Energy and Climate Change which claims a…[Read More]
Review of fuel quality standards
Published: June 19, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced a review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000. The Act provides the…[Read More]
E-waste recycling target overhauled
Published: June 19, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the recycling target, under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, will be…[Read More]
Regulator guidance for local government interested in Emissions Reduction Fund
Published: June 19, 2015
The Clean Energy Regulator has issued new regulatory guidance for local councils interested in the Emission Reduction Fund (ERF). The…[Read More]
