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Emissions Reduction Fund project update for August 2016 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for August 2016. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

Climate Change Authority releases factsheet of final report of special review

The Climate Change Authority has issued a summary fact sheet explaining the Third and Final Report of the Special Review – Towards a Climate Policy Toolkit.

New additions to EPBC threatened ecological communities list

The Federal Department of Environment has listed the following for inclusion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) list of threatened ecological […]

Performance audit report on Emissions Reduction Fund – Released

The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) has released its performance audit report on Abatement Crediting and Purchasing under the Emissions Reduction Fund. The objective of the […]

Environmental Protection (Underground Water Management) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 – Tabled in QLD Parliament

The Queensland Government has introduced a bill to enable tougher assessment of the environmental impacts of groundwater extraction by mining companies. Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles, […]

Establishment of Land Access Working Group

The Western Australian Government has announced the establishment of a Land Access Working Group to review the statutory framework for land access by the resources industry. […]

Registration for the fourth round of the ERF auction

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator is reminding applicants that the deadline for project applications for the fourth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) auction is midnight AEDT on […]

Release of the August data on small-scale renewable energy systems

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the August snapshot data on small-scale renewable energy system installations under the Renewable Energy Target’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. The […]

Emissions and Energy Reporting System training workshops

The Clean Energy Regulator is running training workshops on NGER reporting obligations and using the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS). Reporters who are responsible for […]

Grant alert: Building Resilience to Climate Change program

Applications are now open for grants under a partnership program between Local Government NSW and the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to address identified climate […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases safeguard baselines table

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has published a list of facilities that have been issued a reported emission baseline determination under the safeguard mechanism. Emissions baselines […]

Paris Agreement on climate change and the Doha Amendment to the Kyoto Protocol: Tabled in Parliament

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Julie Bishop and the Minister for the Environment and Energy, Josh Frydenberg issued a joint media release on Wednesday to announce […]

Climate Change Authority releases Report 3: Towards a climate policy toolkit

The Climate Change Authority has released its third report on the actions that Australia should take to meet its obligations in the Paris climate agreement. This […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases corporate plan

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator has released its corporate plan for 2016-2020. The plan outlines the purpose and strategic objectives of the Clean Energy Regulator.

Update of the NGER measurement technical guidelines

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released updated National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (measurement) – technical guidelines for the estimation of emissions […]

Greener Government Buildings Program – reinstated

The Victorian Government has announced the reinstatement of the Greener Government Buildings Program (GGB). To be funded by the recently issued Victorian Green Bonds, the Government […]

Fourth ERF auction to be held in November 2016

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the fourth Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts will be held on Wednesday 16 November and Thursday […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases ERF project update for June

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for July 2016. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

GRANT ALERT – Extension of the Building Resilience to Climate Change Program

The New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) has announced an extension of the Building Resilience to Climate Change (BRCC) program, which invites local […]

Draft Emission Reduction Fund method variations – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Environment and Energy has released two Emissions Reduction Fund method variations for consultation. Beef Cattle Herd Management The Beef Cattle Herd Management […]

Deadline extended for climate change feedback

The Queensland Government has announced an extension to the deadline for public feedback on its climate change discussion paper – Advancing Climate Action in Queensland: Making […]

Emissions and Energy Reporting System open for 2015 – 16 reporting

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that the 2015-2016 reporting for the Emissions and Energy Reporting System (EERS) is now open. The EERS is the system […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases ERF project update for June

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for June 2016. The update summarises the activity for the Emissions Reduction […]

Release of the June data on small-scale renewable energy systems

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the June snapshot data on small-scale renewable energy system installations under the Renewable Energy Target’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme. The […]

Outcomes of the review of the ozone protection and synthetic greenhouse gas management programme

The Federal Department of Environment has released the outcomes of the review of the ozone protection and synthetic greenhouse gas management programme. The review was announced […]

New EPA Victoria publications released

EPA Victoria has released the following new publications/information bulletins: Code of practice – onsite wastewater management (EPA Publication 891.4). The code replaces the 2013 publication 891.3. […]

Safeguard Mechanism – Effective today (1 July 2016)

1 July 2016 marks the start of the third and final component of the Emissions Reduction Fund – the safeguard mechanis?m?.   The safeguard mechanism will […]

Clean Energy Regulator – new online changes

The Clean Energy Regulator is moving key Emissions Reductions Fund forms online. The switch to online crediting forms aims to significantly reduce administration burdens for both […]

A LEGAL PERSPECTIVE – Implications for business under Coalition and Labor proposals for reducing carbon emissions – What could happen after the Federal Election?

In the lead up to the Federal election, businesses should be aware of the difference between the Liberal and Labor positions on climate change. The financial […]

Global trends in sustainability reporting regulation and policy

KPMG has recently released the 2016 edition of the Carrots & Sticks report – Global trends in sustainability reporting regulation and policy. This report assesses developments […]

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