The Senate has passed the Biosecurity Bill 2014, paving the way for the introduction of a new post – Inspector…[Read More]
Federal News
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Future of – Renewable Energy Target remains uncertain
Published: May 15, 2015
A new Renewable Energy Target (RET) of 33,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) received bi-partisan support in parliament last week, following months…[Read More]
Renewable Energy Target 2014 administrative report – Tabled in Parliament
Published: May 15, 2015
This week, the Renewable Energy Target 2014 Administrative Report that outlines the scheme’s performance against its legislated objectives was tabled…[Read More]
National Water Commission
Published: May 15, 2015
The Senate has passed legislation that will axe the National Water Commission following Federal Government amendments. The National Water Commission…[Read More]
Draft conditions policy under EPBC – Comment sought
Published: May 8, 2015
Interested parties have until Friday 15 May, 2015 to comment on the Assessment Bilateral Agreement – Draft Conditions Policy that…[Read More]
Discussion paper for possible changes to National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme – and – Reverse e-waste co-regulatory arrangement under review
Published: May 8, 2015
The Federal Department of Environment has released a brief discussion paper relating to possible changes to the National Television and…[Read More]
National urban water performance report – Released
Published: May 8, 2015
The Bureau of Meteorology together with State and Territory governments, and the Water Services Association of Australia have released the…[Read More]
AGL to launch battery storage pack
Published: May 8, 2015
AGL Energy has announced it is launching a battery storage device in Australia, saying it is the first energy retailer…[Read More]
Deep emissions cuts needed to stem climate change
Published: May 8, 2015
The Australian Academy of Science has recommended Australia aim to reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next 15 years…[Read More]
Renewable Energy Target website changes
Published: May 8, 2015
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that from 12 May 2015 the Renewable Energy Target (RET) website will be combined…[Read More]
