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Rebate to support automotive dealers and EV repairers

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that applications are now open for Round 2 of the DRIVEN Charger […]

New report highlights Climate challenges for Victoria’s Water Future

A new water report has been released, Victoria’s Water Resources under a Changing Climate, that sheds light on Victoria’s shifting climate and its impacts on water […]

New water security plan targets future supply for Melbourne and Geelong

Victoria’s new Water Security Plan outlines a roadmap to secure future water supplies for Melbourne, Geelong and surrounding regions amid rising demand and climate change. With […]

New Climate Change Licensee Requirements: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on its proposed requirements for NSW’s large greenhouse gas emitters. NSW EPA is introducing new requirements for licence holders who emit […]

QLD’s Climate Adaptation Strategy

The QLD Government is taking action to prepare for the impacts of climate change through its QLD Climate Adaptation Strategy (Q-CAS) 2017–2030, currently under review. This […]

Latest quarterly update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: March 2025: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: March 2025 that […]

Draft guidelines for Research and Demonstration (R&D) licences for offshore renewable energy projects: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking your feedback on the Draft Research and Demonstration Licence Guideline and Registrar Forms […]

Australia and Germany hydrogen ties under H2Global

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced consultation on the Australia-Germany H2Global Joint Tender and seeks your feedback on the […]

New Ambassador for Climate Change announced

The Federal Government has appointed Will Nankervis as the new Ambassador for Climate Change. Mr Nankervis is expected to lead Australia’s international climate engagement, with a […]

Climate Change Licensee Requirements: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed new requirements for licensees that are large greenhouse gas emitters. The proposed requirements will apply to facilities that […]

Tenders open for projects that support Australia’s transition to net zero

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the opening of Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tenders 5 and Tender 6 in […]

Updated Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings

The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) released the Update to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, replacing the 2019 Trajectory and its Addendum. The […]

NGER 2024–25: Calculators Updated

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the NGER 2024–25 calculators and reminded responsible emitters of upcoming obligations. NGER registration and operational control nominations are due 31 […]

EPA WA recommends approval for Port Hedland Iron Project – Stage 1

EPA WA released EPA Report 1789 – Port Hedland Iron Project (Stage 1) recommending the proposal may be implemented subject to conditions. The report has been […]

National Electricity Market Review Draft Report: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the draft National Electricity Market (NEM) Review, first reported on in the AEBN […]

Clean Energy Regulator Compliance and Enforcement Priorities 2025 -26

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the compliance and enforcement priorities for 2025 – 2026. The priorities describe our compliance and enforcement focus for the year […]

NSW EPA proposed greenhouse gas reporting and mitigation requirements: Comment sought

As part of the NSW Climate Change Action Plan 2023–26, the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is consulting on proposed licence conditions to strengthen greenhouse gas […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: NSW high-emitting manufacturing and mining facilities

The NSW Government is offering $305 million in grants to help high-emitting manufacturing and mining facilities reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The funding is part of the […]

National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebooks: Comment sought

As part of the?National Hydrogen Regulatory Review, the Commonwealth, state and territory energy and climate change ministers have developed the National Hydrogen Regulatory Guidebooks for hydrogen […]

Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme methods – 4 methods to sunset: Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (the ERAC) is seeking your feedback on four Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme methods as they will soon sunset.    […]

Changes to ACCUs Animal Effluent Management method: Comment sought

The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) is seeking your feedback on a proposed variation to the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme’s Animal Effluent Management (AEM) method […]

Sea Dumping Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking ideas on three guidance documents to help protect marine environments –     Offshore […]

Australia to bid to host COP31 with Pacific in 2026

The Australian Government will bid to host the next United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties, or COP with the Pacific.  […]

ARENA provides funding to South32 to explore emission reductions options in alumina refining

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is providing $4.4 million in funding to South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd (South32) to support the development of steam electrification […]

2024 State of the Environment report highlights new trends in the environment

The NSW 2024 State of the Environment report was tabled in Parliament on 26 June 2025 that provides a snapshot of the NSW environment, as well […]

Amendments to NGER legislation for 2025-26 reporting year

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008. The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Amendment (2025 Update) […]

Additional Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme transparency changes

On 19 June 2025, the Clean Energy Regulator published the following extra data to the Australia Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme project register: names of all […]

New report on taking national leadership in adapting to climate change: Release by Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority has released a new report – Home safe: National leadership in adapting to a changing climate that examines how climate change is […]

Guide for entities required to prepare a Sustainability Report

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) released the Regulatory Guide 280 for Sustainability Reporting.  The guide is for entities required to prepare a sustainability report […]

Australia’s first Biennial Transparency Report: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released Australia’s first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR)  that outlines the action Australia is taking […]

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