Expressions of interest are being sought from industry and community-based organisations for membership of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and…[Read More]
Federal News
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National Clean Air Agreement – Discussion paper released for comment
Commonwealth, state and territory environment ministers have agreed to work towards establishing a National Clean Air Agreement (‘Agreement’) to ensure…[Read More]
Review of National Energy Market Governance arrangements
Federal Minister for Industry and Science, Ian Macfarlane has announced that an expert panel will review national energy market governance…[Read More]
2013-14 National greenhouse and energy reporting data – Released
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the 2013-14 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data publication which provides information about…[Read More]
Federal Government continues search for land to establish radioactive waste management facility
The Federal Government is calling for voluntary land nominations for a radioactive waste management facility. Landholders in all states and…[Read More]
Inquiry into streamlining environmental regulation – ‘green tape’ – Report released
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on the Environment has released its ‘green tape’ inquiry report – which looks at…[Read More]
Round 3 Green Army opens and Round 2 successful projects announced
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced 352 projects have been successful in applying for Round Two Green Army funding. …[Read More]
New guide to managing energy costs – released
A new guide to improving electricity consumption in small to medium sized businesses was released this week. The guide, developed…[Read More]
Australia’s emissions reduction goals under review – comment sought
The Climate Change Authority has announced that it is reviewing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals as part of a…[Read More]
New rules for estimating emissions
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has issued new rules or ‘methods’ covering how sectors including aviation, shipping, transport and coal…[Read More]