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Success for liable entities in meeting final obligations under former carbon pricing mechanism

All liable entities, under the former carbon pricing mechanism, were required to surrender sufficient units to meet the balance of…[Read More]

Packaging Impacts Decision Regulation Impact Statement – released

The Federal Government, in conjunction with State and Territory Governments has released the Packaging Impacts Decision Regulation Impact Statement.    The…[Read More]

New Minister for SA Climate Change portfolio

SA Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation Ian Hunter has been given the new portfolio of Climate Change after a…[Read More]

Minister Hunt issues order to ban disposal of capital dredge spoil material in Marine Park

Federal Minister for Environment Greg Hunt has formally issued orders to amend legislation to ban the granting of permissions for…[Read More]

Emissions Reduction Fund and new Draft Standard Terms of the Carbon Abatement Contract

On 13 March 2015, the Australian Environment Business Network (AEBN) will hold the Carbon Leadership Seminar – Understanding Australia’s New…[Read More]

Water buyback initiative for Murray Darling Basin – Now open

The Federal Government has commenced another water buyback initiative for the Murray-Darling Basin which commenced on 28 November 2014. Interested…[Read More]

New Biosecurity Bill introduced into Parliament

The Biosecurity Bill 2014 and supporting legislation was introduced by the Federal Government into Parliament on 27 November 2014. Federal…[Read More]

Drought Recovery Concessional Loans Scheme

The Federal Department of Agriculture has announced assistance for drought affected farmers in Queensland and New South Wales through a…[Read More]

Review into impacts of Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation 2013 on small business

An independent review into the impact of the Illegal Logging Prohibition Amendment Regulation 2013 on small business was announced by…[Read More]

Additional draft emissions fund methods released

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has released four new draft emission reduction methods for earning carbon credits.They cover household energy…[Read More]

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