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Barrier Reef conflict of interest claims unfolded.

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said an inquiry into allegations of potential conflicts of interest involving two board members of…[Read More]

Terms of Reference released for Renewable Energy Target (RET) review.

Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt has released the Terms of Reference for a review into the Renewable Energy Target…[Read More]

Applying national environmental laws in South Australia – Have your say!

 The Federal Department of the Environment is currently seeking public comment on the recently released draft assessment bilateral agreement with…[Read More]

Energy upgrades for wine company.

Drayton’s Family Wines, in the Hunter Valley, has installed one of the region’s largest solar power systems.    The company…[Read More]

Leading climate change lawyers provide legal perspective on structure of proposed Emissions Reduction Fund (Green Paper).

By Elisa de Wit, Hannah GouldNorton Rose Fulbright   The Federal Government released its Green Paper on the Emissions Reduction…[Read More]

2013-14 compliance year – Obligations for carbon pricing mechanism.

The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding liable entities, under the carbon pricing mechanism, that they must continue to meet their…[Read More]

Consultation on Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).

 The Climate Change Authority is conducting a study of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) and is keen to consult with…[Read More]

Court action for late reporting of imports and exports and ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases.

The Federal Department of the Environment had taken legal action against an air-conditioning firm for late reporting of its imports…[Read More]

Quarterly update on Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory to Sept 2013 – released.

The Federal Department of Environment has released a Quarterly update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory to September 2013.  The…[Read More]

Australian Government releases its annual report on their progress of Australian Packaging Convenant Action Plan 2010-15.

The Federal Department of Environment has prepared the Australian Government 2011-12 Annual Report on the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) Action…[Read More]

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