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Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) phase out legislation – Passed in Parliament

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 […]

Public consultation on Landfill Gas method crediting period extension review

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 […]

Emissions Reduction Fund projects updates for May 2017

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 […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases interactive questionnaire for Emissions Reduction Fund

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 […]

Amendments to NGERs reporting scheme – Consultation closes 9 June 2017

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 […]

Energy report – “Towards the next generation: delivering affordable, secure and low emissions power” – Released

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. […]

Low Emissions Technology Roadmap released by CSIRO

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 […]

Draft Amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (NGERs) – Comment sought

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) […]

Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to be allowed to support carbon capture and storage technologies

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 […]

1.5-2oC Paris Agreement climate objectives: Corporate responses

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 […]

New aggregated greenhouse and energy data

The Clean Energy Regulator has released new aggregated greenhouse and energy data which explore greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and production data across industries, states and […]

Emission Reduction Fund project updates for April 2017

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for April 2017. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

Clean Energy Regulator updates safeguard baselines table

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the safeguard baselines table, which is a list of facilities that have been issued a reported emission baseline determination under […]

New mine rehabilitation policy proposed for Queensland

The Queensland Government has released a discussion paper, Better Mine Rehabilitation for Queensland, presenting a proposed new policy for mine rehabilitation in the state. The policy […]

Emissions Reduction Fund project updates for March 2017

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for March 2017. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

$133 million committed in 5th Emissions Reduction Fund auction

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that 11.25 million tonnes of abatement at a total contract value of $133 million were purchased in the fifth Emissions […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases Emissions Reduction Fund project updates for February 2017

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for February 2017. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

Discussion paper on Review of Climate Change Policies released – Comment sought

The Federal Government has released a discussion paper for public consultation as part of the 2017 review of climate change policies. The Government committed to a […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases 2017 renewable power and small-scale technology percentages

The Clean Energy Regulator has released its 2017 renewable power percentage and small-scale technology percentage under the Renewable Energy Target (RET). Under the RET, liable entities […]

Legislation introduced to reduce hydrofluorocarbon emissions

The Federal Government has announced the introduction of the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Amendment Bill 2017 as part of the global efforts to […]

Climate Change Authority delivers ‘Action on the Land’ issues paper – Comment sought

The Federal Climate Change Authority has released its issues paper Action on the land: reducing emissions, conserving natural capital and improving farm profitability. The Authority has […]

Climate Change Act 2017 passes into law

The Climate Change Act 2017 has passed the Victorian Parliament. The Act will come into operation on or before 1 November 2017. The key elements of […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases 2015-16 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting data

A 2.2% increase in scope 1 emissions (direct emissions) compared to 2014-2015 data has been reported by the Clean Energy Regulator following the release of the […]

Updated safeguard baselines table

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the safeguard baselines table, which is a list of facilities that have been issued a reported emission baseline determination under […]

5th Emissions Reduction Fund – Closing soon

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued a reminder that project applications for the fifth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction on 5 and 6 April 2017 must […]

New Environmental and Carbon laws and funding for business in 2017 Seminar and Member Networking Evening & Drinks 24 February 2017

As a number of significant changes are expected over the next 12 months to your environmental, carbon and chemical obligations, to assist you in understanding what […]

Fuel emissions consultation commences – Comment sought

The Ministerial Forum on Vehicle Emissions (chaired by the Minister for Urban Infrastructure, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP and including the Minister for the Environment and […]

Climate Change Review – Terms of Reference released

The Federal Government has released Terms of Reference for its review of climate change policies to be led by the Department of Environment and Energy in […]

Fifth Emissions Reduction Fund auction to be held in April 2017

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the fifth Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts will be held on Wednesday 5 April 2017 and […]

Clean Energy Regulator updates Safeguard Baselines table

The Clean Energy Regulator has updated the safeguard baselines table, which is a list of facilities that have been issued a reported emission baseline determination under […]

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