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The Federal Government passed the Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 on 14 September 201 with the Act taking effect on this date. The Act allows the […]
The Federal Government launched the National Carbon Offset Standard for buildings and precincts on 9 October 2017, which expands on the voluntary program which allowed organisations, […]
The Queensland Government’s new Mined Land Rehabilitation Policy aims to ensure that mined land is rehabilitated for a future use that does not harm the environment. […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for August 2017. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a call for nominations for experts to participate in the development of its Sixth Assessment Report. The […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released a consultation paper on options to streamline administration arrangements for the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 […]
The Climate Change Authority has released a consultation paper on its review of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) legislation, which governs the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has prepared a draft Measurement of soil carbon sequestration in agricultural systems method under the Emissions Reduction Fund […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released its Corporate Plan for 2017-21 to guides the agency’s efforts over the next four years.
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the sixth Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts will be held on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 […]
The Queensland Government has released two plans to assist the agriculture and infrastructure sectors adapt to climate change. The Agriculture Sector Adaptation Plan and the Built […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has announced the tabling in Parliament of the Product Emissions Standards Bill 2017. Once passed, the legislation will […]
The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) plantation forestry method. The plantation forestry method increases carbon sequestration by establishing new plantation […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for July 2017. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for June 2017. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]
The Victorian Government has allocated $4.7 million for Climate Change Innovation Challenge grants and workshops across Victoria. The grants will support innovative projects and promote local […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has issued new rules for accounting for renewable energy in a greenhouse gas inventory for the purpose of […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the outcomes from the public consultation process on the draft National Carbon Offset Standard for Buildings […]
The Victorian Government has released the Statement on Future Uses of Brown Coal which provides clarity to industry and local communities about uses of Victoria’s brown […]
The Queensland Government announced on Tuesday that a goal of zero net emissions by 2050 will be set for the state. An interim target of at […]
The Federal Minister for the Environment and Energy has announced that the legislation to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) has passed. The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy is undertaking a review to consider whether to extend the crediting period for the landfill gas method (Carbon […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for May 2017. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has developed an interactive questionnaire that assesses the eligibility of projects for participation under the Emissions Reduction Fund. The questionnaire is […]
The consultation period for draft amendments to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Audit) Determination 2009 and […]
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and the Climate Change Authority have released their report Towards the next generation: delivering affordable, secure and lower emissions power. […]
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has released its Low Emissions Technology Roadmap which explores opportunities for Australian industry to take advantage of low […]
The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has announced that consultation is open on the draft amendments to the: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) […]
The Federal Minister of Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg MP, has announced that the legislative prohibition on investment by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) in […]
The past two years have seen significant shifts in corporate activity regarding climate change. For businesses, the entry into force of the Paris Agreement has perhaps […]
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