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Review of Biodiversity Conservation Strategy

The Federal Department of the Environment has announced a review of Australia’s Biodiversity Conservation Strategy. The strategy is a national…[Read More]

New targets set for threatened species

The Federal Government has set major new targets to tackle feral cats, protect and recover threatened mammals, birds and plants,…[Read More]

Different storage technologies for electricity supply chain – Report released

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AMEC) has released the Electrical Energy Storage: Technology Overview and Applications report, prepared by the…[Read More]

New Commercial and Public Lighting Method – now available for use

The Commercial and public lighting method is now available for use as part of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The…[Read More]

Clean Energy Regulator issues Commercial Building Guidance

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued guidance to help commercial building project applicants complete Annex C to the application to…[Read More]

Draft method for landfill biofilters – Released for comment

The Federal Department of the Environment has released for comment the draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method for landfill biofilters…[Read More]

Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) outlines 5 new priorities

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced 5 priorities for new investment and a new, streamlined funding programme structure.…[Read More]

Final Report on Australia’s future emissions target – and – NZ aims for new emissions target of 11% below 1990 levels

The Climate Change Authority has released its final report on Australia’s future emissions targets. The report confirms the Authority’s preliminary…[Read More]

National Marine Debris Plan to be revised

Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has announced the Government will revise its national marine debris plan. Marine debris…[Read More]

Asset financial deal for clean cars and energy efficiency equipment in buildings

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced a $50 million asset financing deal with lender Firstmac aimed at boosting the…[Read More]

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