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IEA commends Australia’s ambitious energy policy

The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently released its in-depth review of Australia’s energy policies. Federal Minister for Resources and Energy,…[Read More]

Gasifier project receives funding

A demonstration project to turn agricultural waste and mallee biomass into energy has received Australian Government support of $3.6 million…[Read More]

The Carbon Farming Initiative Non-Kyoto Carbon Fund – comment sought

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released a discussion paper on design options for the Carbon Farming…[Read More]

Solar Credits to be phased out in January

The Federal Government is set to phase out the Solar Credits mechanism six months ahead of schedule on January 1,…[Read More]

Burke signs off on Basin Plan

Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke has signed off on the final Murray Darling Basin Plan. “The Government has accepted the…[Read More]

Energy reform debate to address increase in electricity prices advises ACCC

In the last 5 years, electricity prices, in Australia, have increased on average by 90% in nominal terms, and by…[Read More]

OBLIGATION CHECKLIST: Carbon and Energy critical action by 31 October deadline

31 October each year marks an important deadline under the mandatory carbon and energy regimes of the National Greenhouse and…[Read More]

Applications sought for Chair on Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee (DOIC)

Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet is currently seeking suitable applicants for the Chair position of…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: From 2012-13 to 2015-16 through Federal Dept of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research

Over the next 4 years, the following funding will be available to industry and business from 2012-13 to 2015-16 which…[Read More]

Public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation – Draft report released for comment

The Productivity Commission, this week, released a draft report on the public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation for public comment. …[Read More]

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