The Clean Energy Regulator states that ‘under the Clean Energy Act 2011, large users of specified taxable liquid fuels can…[Read More]
Liquid Fuel Opt-in Scheme and Opt-in to carbon pricing mechanism for 2014-15.
NEW GUIDANCE – Sequestration and Emissions avoidance projects.
The Clean Energy Regulator provides regulatory guidance to ensure clarity on elements of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI Act), Regulations…[Read More]
Environmental planning projects – assistance available.
The Clean Energy Regulator has developed a number of resources to help people undertaking an environmental plantings project understand the…[Read More]
Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper.
Submissions to the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) green paper have closed. The green paper detailed the Government’s plans…[Read More]
Carbon auctions halted.
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has halted the auction of carbon units, a move he says will give businesses ‘certainty’…[Read More]
Review of Australia’s greenhouse reduction goals.
The Climate Change Authority has released its review of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The Targets and Progress…[Read More]
Environment Offsets Bill introduced to parliament.
QLD Environment Minister, Andrew Powell has introduced the Environmental Offsets Bill 2014 into parliament. The new Bill provides for a…[Read More]
2013-14 compliance year – Obligations for carbon pricing mechanism.
The Clean Energy Regulator is reminding liable entities, under the carbon pricing mechanism, that they must continue to meet their…[Read More]
Court action for late reporting of imports and exports and ozone depleting substances and synthetic greenhouse gases.
The Federal Department of the Environment had taken legal action against an air-conditioning firm for late reporting of its imports…[Read More]
Quarterly update on Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory to Sept 2013 – released.
The Federal Department of Environment has released a Quarterly update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory to September 2013. The…[Read More]