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2024-25 Budget: Climate Change, Energy, Environment – A Snapshot

The Federal Government released the 2024-25 federal budget on 14 May 2024.   Under the portfolio of the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and […]

Draft Onshore Wind Farm Guidance: Comment sought

The Federal Government of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the proposed new onshore wind farm guidance. Australia has committed to […]

More renewable energy for Victoria and Tasmania through new agreement

The Australian and Victorian governments have agreed to sign a new deal intended to deliver more renewable energy through the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) to the […]

Largest renewable energy tender: Opens

The Federal Government has announced the largest single tender for renewable energy in Australia, with its first auction scheduled for late May 2024 through the Capacity […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for March 2024: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for March 2024. Highlights include – 526.2 MW of capacity was approved for LGC […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases Compliance Update for Jan-Mar 2024 period

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Compliance update for January – March 2024 that provides information on activities relating to the Regulator’s compliance and […]

Offshore feasibility licences granted through Round 1

The Federal Government has awarded the first feasibility licences for offshore wind projects off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria. Six developers may now explore the feasibility of […]

SA Climate Leaders Awards: Open for nominations

The SA Government seeking nominations for the 2024 SA Climate Leaders Awards of local climate change innovators. The awards recognise achievements of individuals and organisations taking […]

New tyre recycling capacity announced

Tyrecycle’s new East Rockingham plant will have the capacity to process approx. 42,000 tonnes of used tyres every year.  The project is co-funded by $5.2 million […]

Legislative changes to Safeguard baselines

The Clean Energy Regulator announced an amendment to the Safeguard Rule that was legislated on 27 April 2024. The amendment ensures a comprehensive set of production […]

Nature Positive law reform package progresses to 2nd stage

The Federal Government has announced its plan to progress to the second stage of its Nature Positive Plan, including establishing Environment Protection Australia. Laws to deliver […]

Australia’s first national Environmental Sustainable Procurement Policy: Commences 1 July 2024

The Federal Government has launched Australia’s first national Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESP Policy) which aligns with recommendations from the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group interim […]

Proposed 2024 updates to NGER scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a consultation paper and Exposure draft amendments for your comments on proposed 2024 […]

Clean Energy Regulator Updates Certificate Shortfall Register

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the certificate shortfall register. This follows the 2023 assessment year surrender period for liable entities under the Renewable Energy Target (RET). This includes a list of […]

Clean Energy Regulator opens 4th pilot window for ACCU fixed delivery exit arrangement

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has opened a fourth pilot exit window for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) fixed delivery exit arrangement. ACCU Review Implementation consultation […]

Latest Register of solar water heaters V.51: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest register of solar water heaters version 51 that came into effect on 24 April 2024.   The register lists […]

Transmission and Infrastructure Licence (TIL) Guidance

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released for comment the proposed transmission and infrastructure licence (TIL) guideline and application content […]

Offshore electricity infrastructure framework – Draft transmission and infrastructure licence guideline: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the Draft Transmission and Infrastructure Licence Guideline and Application Content Guide. […]

Proposed amendment to National Electricity Law (NEL) and potentially the Rules or Regulations: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released an issues paper for comment on proposed amendments to the National Electricity Law […]

Latest NSW emissions projections

The NSW Government has released the latest NSW emissions projections that confirm expectations that more is needed to meet emissions reduction targets.  The update to the […]

EV charging stations: The latest in WA

Australia lags significantly behind in EV infrastructure, such as charging stations, in comparison to the UK where London virtually has at least one or two charging […]

Deadline reminder to liable entities to surrender small-scale technology certificates

The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding liable entities that they must surrender their small-scale technology certificates (STCs) by Quarter 1 (Q1) 2024 deadline of Monday 29 April […]

Climate-related financial disclosure reporting update: Consultation Paper on Assurance over Climate and Other Sustainability Information: Comment sought

On 27 March 2024, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and other measures) Bill was introduced to Federal Parliament.    The Bill will implement two reforms […]

Proposed amendment to audit requirements for certain plantation forestry projects under the Australia Carbon Credit Units – Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to audit requirements for certain plantation forestry projects under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme (ACCUs).  The Clean […]

Austria-Australia industry funding for developing technologies for decarbonisation of energy-intensive industries

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the Australia-Austria Industrial Decarbonisation Demonstration Partnerships Program that provides funding for joint Australian […]

Issues paper on 2023 emissions reduction targets: Comment sought

The Climate Change Authority is seeking feedback on the 2035 emissions reduction targets to be included in Australia’s new Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris […]

Update of Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2023: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is updating Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019–2030 (the Strategy) and has released a discussion paper.  The updating […]

Climate adaptation in Australia: National Adaptation Plan Issues Paper released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the National Climate Adaptation issues paper for your comment.   The Australian Government is […]

National Climate Risk Assessment First Pass Assessment Report

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the National Climate Risk Assessment First Pass Assessment Report which is a national […]

Draft National Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures Framework: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment on the draft National Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs) Framework. OECMs, […]

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