The Clean Energy Regulator has issued the first free carbon units under the carbon pricing mechanism, as an indication of…[Read More]
Federal News
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Minister Burke introduces water amendment Bill to Federal Parliament
Published: September 28, 2012
Federal Minister for Water, Tony Burke, this week introduced to Federal Parliament the Water Amendment (Long-term Average Sustainable Diversion Limit…[Read More]
Inquiry into barriers to mineral and energy resource exploration
Published: September 28, 2012
The Federal Government has requested the Productivity Commission to undertake a 12 month Inquiry into “the non-financial barriers to mineral…[Read More]
Revising guide for up to date floor risk information for infrastructure development
Published: September 28, 2012
An agreement has been signed between Geoscience Australia and Engineers Australia to revise the Australian Rainfall and Runoff guide to…[Read More]
Recycling chemical containers and safe disposal of unwanted chemicals
Published: September 28, 2012
Just a reminder that there are a couple of programs available that recycle unwanted chemical containers, as well as collect…[Read More]
New national legislation effective 1 Oct 2012 – Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation
Published: September 21, 2012
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) legislation is expected to come into effect on 1 October 2012, after passing…[Read More]
EPBC Act to be updated to grant Environment Minister additional legal powers
Published: September 21, 2012
Federal Environment Minister, Tony Burke is seeking changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conversation (EPBC) Act to extend his…[Read More]
Method for estimating emissions from coal seam gas extractions – comment sought
Published: September 21, 2012
The Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency is seeking comment on methods for estimating emissions from coal seam…[Read More]
Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Communications Program
Published: September 21, 2012
In an effort to provide farmers, land managers and their key influencers with credible, clear and consistent information on the…[Read More]
Comment sought on design of an accredited scheme for carbon service providers under CFI
Published: September 21, 2012
As part of the Carbon Farming Skills program, the Federal Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released, for…[Read More]
