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2025 Annual Climate Change Progress Reports: Released

The Commonwealth Departments of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and water has released a series of reports detailing actions and progress toward meeting the Federal Government’s […]

Gas Market Review: Comments Sought

In 2025 the Department of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment and Water conducted a Gas Market Review, which recommends fundamental reforms to strengthen Australia’s gas market […]

Water Efficiency Labelling Changes: Comments Sought

The Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme is Australia’s national urban water saving program, designed to reduce demand for drinking water by setting minimum water […]

Round 2 of Powering the Regions Grants announced

The Federal Department for Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced Powering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2. The grant fund […]

Victorian Climate Change Strategy 2026-2030: Released

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has released Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy 2026–30 that sets out the next phase of Victoria’s climate […]

New Methods for Calculation of Financial Assurances: Comment sought

EPA Victoria is seeking feedback on proposed new and updated methods for calculating financial assurance, an important regulatory tool used to protect the environment. Financial assurance […]

Sustainability Victoria to cease operations in 2026

On Thursday 4 December 2025, the Victorian Government released its response to the Independent Review of the Victorian Public Service, led by Helen Silver AO. As […]

EPA Appoint New CEO & Chief Scientist

EPA Victoria has announced Joss Crawford to the appointment of Chief Executive Officer of EPA Victoria. Ms Crawford has served as interim CEO since April 2025, […]

EPA Victoria issues first penalty for breach of Victoria’s single-use plastics ban

A Melbourne retailer has received the first penalty issued under Victoria’s single-use plastics ban, highlighting EPA Victoria’s commitment to enforcing the regulations that was introduced in […]

Pesticide Water Quality Project in NSW

NSW EPA has announced that a 12-month pesticide water quality monitoring project is underway on the NSW Mid North Coast to better understand pesticide levels in […]

NSW Waste Levy rise capped at CPI

The NSW Government has announced that waste levy rates will not rise above the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the 2026–27 financial year, providing short-term certainty […]

Grants for EV Fast Charging Stations: Round 4 opens

The NSW Government has announced Round 4 to establish EV Fast Charging stations via the Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Grants Program. The program’s past rounds have […]

NSW Development Coordination Authority to be established

The NSW Government is establishing the Development Coordination Authority (DCA) to coordinate and centralise state agency advice in the development assessment process and make the planning […]

Resource Recovery Grants available

The QLD Government has announced the opening of the Resource Recovery Boost Fund. The Fund was established to support QLD councils to address key waste reduction […]

Transitioning Queensland Manufacturing Grants: Now Open

The QLD Government has released the Transitioning Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program (TQMGP) that is expected to helping shape the future of Queensland’s manufacturing sector. Through this […]

SA’s Container Deposit Scheme set to expand

EPA SA has announced that the SA Container Deposit Scheme (CDS) is set for a significant expansion, with a 10 cent refund to be introduced on […]

Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism: Comments Sought

SA Government is seeking your feedback to inform SA’s implementation of the National Energy Market (NEM) market making obligation (MMO) under the Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism […]

SA’s Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Report: Released

The SA Department of Environment and Water has released the first SA Statewide Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment that provides a comprehensive picture of how […]

SA Circular Economy Strategy: Released

Green Industries SA has released the Accelerating SA’s transition to a circular economy: South Australia’s waste strategy 2025–2030 report that provides a pathway to transform how […]

Climate Adaptation Strategy: Two-year progress report 2025

The WA Government has released the Climate Adaptation Strategy: Two-year progress report 2025 . The Climate Adaptation Strategy, released in 2023, sets out the government’s priority […]

Recycling Grants for WA local government: Opens

Applications for the new recycling grant opened on 19 January 2026 under the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) that provides a major boost to recycling infrastructure across […]

Draft National Environmental Standards: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced proposed reforms to Australia’s national environmental laws, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity […]

New laws for entities operating battery energy storage systems: Commence 1 January 2026

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced changes from 1 January 2026 for entities operating battery energy storage systems (BESS). Amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act […]

Outcomes of COP30

The Outcomes Report of the Global Climate Action Agenda at COP30 has been released by UNFCCC.  COP30 that was held in Belém, Brazil recently concluded with […]

Best practice for increasing value recovery from end-of-life tyres and conveyor belts

Researchers from the Sustainable Communities and Waste Hub have released a new report outlining how Australia can improve value recovery from end-of-life tyres and conveyor belts. […]

Nature Repair Market Scheme – Comment sought on New Method

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on a new method for the Nature Repair Market, the country’s […]

Fee and Levy relief for offshore wind projects

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced temporary fee and levy relief for Australia’s emerging offshore wind sector. Amendments to the Offshore […]

New International net zero investment guide: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the release of a new guide to attract global investment in Australia’s net […]

Draft voluntary emissions estimation and reporting guidelines for agriculture, fisheries and forestry: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on draft voluntary emissions estimation and reporting guidelines for agriculture, fisheries and […]

Advancement in Australian carbon market infrastructure

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced the migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) to the new Unit and Certificate Registry, creating a single, modern platform […]

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