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Australia and Fiji ratify Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty

Australia and Fiji have ratified the Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) Treaty which seeks to ensure Pacific Island countries have greater resources and control in addressing the […]

Australia Participates in Berlin Climate Change Meeting

Australia joined over 30 countries at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin in April, with representatives of the European Union, United Nations and other international organisations. It […]

Environmental Offsets and the Nature Repair Act 2023: Feedback Sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback on updates to the market settings for the Nature Repair Act 2023. […]

Clean Energy Schemes Quarterly Compliance Update Published

The Clean Energy Regulator has published the January – March 2026 quarterly compliance updates for Australia’s clean energy schemes. The update includes reporting on the NGER […]

2026 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR): Data Workbook Available

The Clean Energy Regulator has published the Q1 2026 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR) data workbook. Forecasts and commentary on the data will be included in […]

National Inventory Report 2024 – Greenhouse Gas Emission Estimates: Published

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has published the National Inventory Report 2024, which contains national greenhouse gas emission estimates for […]

Proposed amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is undertaking public consultation on the NGER scheme. Views are sought on proposed amendments […]

Safeguard Mechanism Data Published

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) published the 2024–25 Safeguard Mechanism data on 15th April 2026. The CER is required to publish information about the Safeguard Mechanism […]

Open-Cut Coal Mine Fugitive Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Review of Method 2 Estimations

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the terms of reference for the review of the National Greenhouse and Energy […]

Climate Change Authority Net Zero Evidence Platform: Consultation Open

The Federal Government Climate Change Authority are seeking input on the development of an Evidence Platform to monitor Australia’s progress towards net zero. The Evidence Platform […]

Water Sector Emissions Transition Plan Released

The Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action has released the Victorian Water Sector Emissions Transition Plan which outlines the next steps for the […]

State of Global Climate 2025: Report published

The World Metereological Organisation’s State of the Global Climate 2025 report confirms that 2015-2025 are the hottest 11 years on record, and that 2025 was the second or […]

New Climate Change Licence Requirements for large emitters

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released new climate change licence requirements for large emitters. The requirements apply to facilities that hold environment protection licences and emit […]

United Nations agree on accelerated plan to deliver high-quality carbon credits

The UN Supervisory Body overseeing the Paris Agreement’s new carbon market has agreed on an accelerated plan to deliver high-quality carbon credits, with a focus on implementation, prioritising key sectors and speeding […]

Global Climate Change Data Hub Launched

The UN Climate Change (UNFCCC) in partnership with Microsoft, EY and NEDAMCO Africa, have developed the Climate Data Hub. The Hub is a centralized platform that […]

Paris Agreement UN Carbon Market First Credits to be Issued

It has been announced that the first credits are to be issued under the UN carbon market established by the Paris Agreement. The approved activity is a clean‑cooking project in Myanmar, […]

Australia and Canada formalised new Clean energy Partnership

Australia and Canada have formalised a new Clean Energy Partnership and will work together on climate action and a move toward net zero. Federal Minister for […]

National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: September 2025 update available

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW) has released its quarterly update of the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The report shows emissions […]

Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme Reform: Progress report released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water (DCCEEW) has released the progress report on its reforms to the Australian Carbon Credit Unit […]

2024–25 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Data Available

The Clean Energy Regulator has released 2024–25 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data. Australian corporations meeting legislated emissions and energy thresholds are required to report […]

Clean Energy Regulator introduces Single Verification for Scheme Participants

As a result of the 2024 stakeholder consultation, the Clean Energy Regulator has introduced single identity verification for participants in the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) […]

Major Project Status Granted to Renewable Energy, Green Metals and Rare Earth Elements

The Federal Department of Industry, Sciences, and Resources has awarded major project status to four projects aiming to have an impact on carbon emissions. Magnetite Mines’ […]

Sovereign Hill to Guilderton Water Pipeline to Begin

Construction is set to begin on a 7.4 kilometre pipeline linking Sovereign Hill to Guilderton, expected to be completed in late 2026. The project is a […]

Carbon Leakage Review: Final report released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Carbon Leakage Review’s final report that was undertaken from July 2023 to March […]

Climate Science and Modelling: Roundtable convened

On 13 February 2026, the Climate Change Authority convened a Climate Science and Modelling Roundtable for Australia’s leading climate science agencies, senior policymakers and major climate […]

Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP): Feedback sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking feedback on the proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). The proposed […]

2025 Annual Climate Change Progress Reports: Released

The Federal Departments of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and water has released a series of reports detailing actions and progress toward meeting the Federal Government’s […]

Victorian Climate Change Strategy 2026-2030: Released

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has released Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy 2026–30 that sets out the next phase of Victoria’s climate […]

SA’s Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Report: Released

The SA Department of Environment and Water has released the first SA Statewide Climate Change Risk and Opportunity Assessment that provides a comprehensive picture of how […]

Climate Adaptation Strategy: Two-year progress report 2025

The WA Government has released the Climate Adaptation Strategy: Two-year progress report 2025 . The Climate Adaptation Strategy, released in 2023, sets out the government’s priority […]

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