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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]

Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure amendments – passed

  The Federal parliament has passed the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure Amendment Bill 2014, which forms part of a package…[Read More]

EPBC decisions valid following amendment

The Federal parliament has passed theEnvironment Legislation Amendment Bill 2013 which addresses implications rising from the Federal Court’s ‘Tarkine’ ruling. …[Read More]

First Emissions Reduction Fund auction date announced

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the first Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction will open at 9:00am (AEST) on…[Read More]

Regulator issues 2 new Emissions Reduction Fund guides

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued 2 new Emissions Reduction Fund Guides – one guide for getting started in the…[Read More]

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