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Interim National Action List for Offshore Carbon Dioxide Sequestration: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Interim National Action List for offshore carbon dioxide sequestration (Interim NAL) and […]

New Solar Consumer Guide for rooftop solar and batteries: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched the Solar Consumer Guide to help households and small businesses get the most out of […]

General certificate of approval for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)

The National Measurement Institute (NMI) has been working to develop a general certificate of approval for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE).  NMI is basing the certificate […]

Register for Solar water heater V.52: Opens for applications

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking applications for version 52 of the register of solar water heaters. The register lists all eligible solar and air source heat […]

Draft Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction (Miscellaneous) Amendment Bill 2024: Comment sought

The SA Government is updating SA’s Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007 and is seeking your feedback on the changes to the Draft Climate […]

Safeguard Mechanism emissions intensity determination applications: Due by 30 April 2024

The Clean Energy Regulator has advised that a number of facilities will likely face material financial implications if they do not apply for an emissions intensity determination (EID) […]

Reviews of Climate Change scheme

The Federal government has announced reviews of Climate change schemes to ensure they remain fit-for-purpose in a rapidly changing emissions and abatement landscape. The Climate Change […]

Safeguard Mechanism: Updates to production variable, emissions intensities and international best practice benchmark

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW) in mid December 2023 to mid-January 2024 had undertaken a consultation on updates to production […]

Australia’s first New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES): Comment sought

The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is introducing a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) and is seeking feedback on the […]

Update Climate Change Consideration Chapter in Australian Rainfall and Runoff Guidelines: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the updated Climate Change Considerations chapter in Australian Rainfall and Runoff: A […]

SRES Installer and Designer Accreditation Scheme update

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) will announce a new Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) installer and designer accreditation scheme operator (ASO) in late February 2024. As […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Solutions to reduce livestock emissions

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water (DCCEEW) is providing funding for projects under Stage 3.2 of the Methane Emissions Reduction in Livestock […]

NSW EPA progresses climate action with new advisory groups

NSW EPA has established two new advisory groups dedicated to shaping climate action in the mining and agriculture sectors. The two Climate Change Advisory Groups are […]

Climate Change Bill 2023 introduced to Parliament

The WA Government is taking action on climate change by introducing the Climate Change Bill 2023 to Parliament. The legislation formalises several major climate action commitments, […]

Pathway to net zero set with sectoral emissions reduction strategy

The WA Minister for Climate Action, in partnership with the Ministerial Taskforce on Climate Action, has overseen the development of the Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategy (SERS), […]

Australia’s pledge at COP28 Climate Summit to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030

The Australian Government, at the COP28 climate summit, has pledged to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030.  Australia is one of 118 countries that are signatories […]

Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy: Released

On 3 December 2023, the Federal Government released Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy that outlines a whole-of-government approach to the health and wellbeing impacts […]

Australia’s 2nd Annual Climate Change Statement: Released

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, tabled the Australian Government’s second Annual Climate Change Statement in Parliament on 30 November 2023. The statement outlines […]

Renewable Energy Target surrender update

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the certificate shortfall register that provides a list of liable entities that have incurred shortfall in all assessment years. This follows […]

Australia’s emissions projections 2023: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water released Australia’s emissions projections 2023 report that provides the latest estimates of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions […]

National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Quarterly Update June 2023: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released it’s Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory reports on the latest […]

NSW Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill passes in Parliament

The NSW Government’s landmark Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill has passed both Houses of Parliament that paves the way for a sustainable future for the […]

Comprehensive report cards on condition of key SA climate themes: Released

The SA Department for Environment and Water (DEW) has released comprehensive report cards on the condition of key climate themes.  The research includes climate projections to […]

WA Climate Change Bill 2023 introduced to Parliament

On 30 November 2023, the WA Government introduced the Climate Change Bill 2023 to Parliament to contribute to national and global goals for decarbonisation, provide certainty […]

Carbon Leakage review consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a consultation paper on the Carbon Leakage review for feedback on matters relating […]

First Nations Clean Energy Strategy consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your views on the focus areas for Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy, […]

New CSIRO report on Australian and global emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances 2023 released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the report, Australian and Global Emissions of Ozone Depleting Substances – prepared by […]

New CSIRO report on Australian and global Synthetic Greenhouse Gas emissions 2023 released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a report – Australian and global Synthetic Greenhouse Gas emissions 2023 – prepared […]

New requirements for upgrading a solar small generation unit into a power station

The Clean Energy Regulator states the importance of understanding the requirements when expanding a solar small generation unit (SGU) into a power station. These requirements ensure […]

New Chair for Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC)

The Federal Government has appointed Suzanne Thompson to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC). ERAC is the statutory body responsible for ensuring the integrity of Australia’s […]

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