Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt announced this week that the Climate Change Authority will not be abolished. He said…[Read More]
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Victoria and Tasmania sign new EPBC assessment bilateral agreement with Commonwealth
Published: October 31, 2014
Two new EPBC assessment bilateral agreements that remove duplication and provide a single process for environmental assessments have been signed…[Read More]
Review of Carbon Farming Initiative underway – Comment sought
Published: October 24, 2014
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) is undertaking its first statutory review of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), and therefore, has…[Read More]
Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods for Facilities; Wastewater treatment; Transport – Released for comment
Published: October 24, 2014
The Federal Department of Environment has released a further 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations that cover projects…[Read More]
Light vehicle emissions standards for Australia – research report released
Published: October 24, 2014
The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released a research report on light vehicle emissions standards for Australia. The report provides…[Read More]
Reminder – Final surrender date for units of liable entities under carbon pricing mechanism
Published: October 24, 2014
2 February 2015 – The Clean Energy Regulator reminds us that the last day for liable entities to surrender units…[Read More]
Review of transport of dangerous goods for limited quantities and retail distribution loads – Comment sought
Published: October 24, 2014
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is undertaking a review of the Transport of Dangerous Goods: for limited quantities and retail…[Read More]
New Groundwater tool provides national outlook
Published: October 24, 2014
Groundwater is an essential water resource for many urban and rural communities in Australia. The Bureau of Meteorology has released…[Read More]
Updating the agreement between the Commonwealth and WA on environmental assessment
Published: October 24, 2014
An updated bilateral agreement has been signed by the Federal and WA Governments in an effort to streamline environmental assessments…[Read More]
National Water Commission proposed closure
Published: October 24, 2014
The Federal Government announced the closure of the National Water Commission in its 2014–15 Budget which followed with the National…[Read More]
