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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 […]

Potentially Bass Strait for offshore renewable energy development: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on the suitability of an area within Bass Strait for offshore renewable […]

CSIRO report on potentially lowering cost of sequestration technologies

The Climate Change Authority announced the release of a new CSIRO report, CSIRO Sequestration Cost Reduction Workshops Report that provides information on the potential to lower […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target Market Data for September 2023: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for September 2023. The highlights include: 399 MW of capacity was approved […]

Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June Quarter 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June Quarter 2023 (April 2023 to June 2023 to support the effective operation […]

Compliance Update for 1 July to 30 September 2023: Released

The CER has released the compliance update for 1 July to 30 September 2023 that provides information on activities related to CER’s compliance and enforcement priorities. This latest […]

Clean Energy Regulator Annual Report 2022-23

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Annual Report 2022–23 that was tabled in Parliament on 20 October 2023 by Federal Minister for Climate Change […]

New solar cell technology – cheaper for customers

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $11m in funding to Australian solar technology company SunDrive solar to scale up its advanced production line to […]

$69.2m grant to develop Central QLD Hydrogen Hub

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is providing a $69.2 million grant to help develop the Central Qld Hydrogen Hub (CQ […]

Safeguard Mechanism: Emissions-Intensity Determination Application Guidance and Audit Report Template – now available

The reformed Safeguard Mechanism commenced on 1 July 2023. It applies to Safeguard facilities reporting for financial years on or after 1 July 2023. Under the […]

Proposed changes to Climate Active: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Climate Active. Climate Active is a Federal Government […]

Electric vehicle charging to be more accessible to businesses

A new way for businesses to access electric vehicle (EV) charging is set to roll out nationally, with support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). […]

Zero Emission Vehicle Survey 2023

The Qld Government is supporting opportunities to encourage greater uptake of zero emission vehicles and seeks your feedback on what would it take for you to […]

Surrender Small-Scale Technology Certificates Quarter 3 2023 deadline 30 October 2023

The Clean Energy Regulator reminds liable entities that the Quarter 3 (Q3) 2023 deadline for liable entities to surrender small-scale technology certificates (STCs) is  30 October […]

Report on heat pumps relating to refrigerants: Emerging trends in Australian marketplace

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released a report that looks at heat pumps from a refrigerant perspective, particularly at […]

New Victorian target for climate action

The Victorian Government has set ambitious targets to cut Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions for Victoria and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.  The Victorian Government confirmed […]

New Hydrogen Hub near Whyalla, SA

The Federal and SA Governments are providing funding to support the establishment of the Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub.  The project is being delivered under the under […]

Low-emissions electricity and renewable energy projects

The WA Government is seeking registrations of interest (ROIs) from large commercial and industrial users on their plans for low-emissions electricity and renewable energy projects to […]

Federal Government says Australia has met its target for 2nd commitment period under Kyoto Protocol

The Federal Government is stating that Australia has met its emissions reduction target under the second commitment period (CP2) of the  Kyoto Protocol.   An international review process […]

Australian case study report on piloting the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is an initiative led by the private sector. It aims to create a global framework to help organisations manage […]

Guarantee of Origin Scheme: Detailed Design – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on the proposed detailed design of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

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