The Federal Department of Environment has completed an agreement which brings all jurisdictions together to implement the historic Murray-Darling Basin…[Read More]
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Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper.
Published: February 28, 2014
Submissions to the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) green paper have closed. The green paper detailed the Government’s plans…[Read More]
Carbon auctions halted.
Published: February 28, 2014
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has halted the auction of carbon units, a move he says will give businesses ‘certainty’…[Read More]
Green Army legislation introduced.
Published: February 28, 2014
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has introduced legislation to establish the Green Army. The Green Army is a voluntary…[Read More]
Review of Australia’s greenhouse reduction goals.
Published: February 28, 2014
The Climate Change Authority has released its review of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Targets and Progress…[Read More]
Wind farm health link.
Published: February 28, 2014
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a draft information paper examining the evidence relating to the…[Read More]
Barrier Reef conflict of interest claims unfolded.
Published: February 28, 2014
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.
Published: February 21, 2014
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!
Published: February 21, 2014
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.
Published: February 21, 2014
Drayton’s Family Wines, in the Hunter Valley, has installed one of the region’s largest solar power systems. The company…[Read More]
