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ACCU Scheme guidance library

Participants can now search for any ACCU Scheme-related guidance in one location with the launch of the Clean Energy Regulator’s (CER) NACCU Scheme guidance library. The […]

Draft Audit Thresholds Instrument: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on the draft Audit Thresholds Instrument 2025 for the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. The draft instrument was […]

Third Annual Climate Change Statement: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Australian Government’s third Annual Climate Change Statement that reports the progress on […]

Review of National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced a review of the National Electricity Market (NEM) wholesale market settings which will be […]

Australia and Korea agree to new Green Economy Partnership Arrangement on climate and energy

In mid December 2024, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water announced recent collaboration between Australia and the Republic of Korea to […]

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 that provides the actions Australia is taking to […]

Finance program for Industry and farmers

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has confirmed a new asset finance commitment with backing for a $300 million co-finance program with National Australia Bank (NAB).  […]

Refrigerant and Extinguishing Agent Permit Scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking feedback to improvement on the implementation of two permit schemes: Refrigeration and air […]

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: For Automotive sector as it transitions to selling and repairing more EVs

Automotive dealerships and electric vehicle (EV) repairers can apply for the Dealership and Repairer Initiative for Vehicle Electrification Nationally (DRIVEN) program rebate stream.  This program supports the automotive […]

NEW GUIDELINES: New Wind Energy Facility Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines

New Wind Energy Facility (WEF) Turbine Noise Technical Guidelines have been released by EPA Victoria to assist with measuring and controlling noise made by wind turbines. The […]

Victoria’s Renewable Gas Directions Paper: Comment sought

The Victorian Government held a consultation on how renewable gas will form part of Victoria’s low-emissions future.   Renewable gas opportunities are being supported as part […]

Grid Impact Assessment consultation paper: Comment sought

VicGrid has released for comment the Grid Impact Assessment Consultation Paper.  The Victorian Government is changing the way energy infrastructure is planned and delivered, to support Victoria’s […]

NSW Guide for Large Emitters: Updated

NSW EPA has released its updated NSW Guide for Large Emitters that sets new expectations for large-emitting industries to align with NSW net zero targets and […]

Establishing a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials in public infrastructure projects: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the establishment of a monitoring and reporting framework for carbon impacts and recycled materials use in public infrastructure projects. NSW […]

Changes to coal mine licences in NSW

NSW EPA is strengthening environmental protection on coal mine licenses and will work with coal mine licence holders across the Hunter, Central West and Illawarra to […]

Draft Safety in Forest Harvesting Operations: Code of Practice Comment sought

SafeWork NSW, in consultation with stakeholders, has updated the draft Safety in forest harvesting operations Code of Practice.   The code provides information and guidance to make […]

Audit Thresholds Instruments consultation: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator seeks feedback on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Audit Thresholds) Instrument 2015.   The Audit Thresholds Instrument […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases first stage of new Unit and Certificate Registry

The Clean Energy Regulatory has announced the release of the first stage of the new Unit and Certificate Registry, to support Australia’s expanding carbon and environmental markets.  […]

Quarterly Carbon Market Report – September 2024 quarter

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR).  The report provides a number of highlights.

CSIRO report on Australia and global Synthetic Greenhouses Gas emissions 2024: Released

The CSIRO has developed, for the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, the Australia and global Synthetic Greenhouse Gas emissions 2024 report […]

ACCC Scheme’s Environmental Planting 2024 method: Update released

The latest version of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme’s Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings 2024 method has been released. The 2014 version expired in September […]

Australia-India Renewable Energy Partnership

On 19 November 2024, Australia and India welcomed the launch of the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership. The partnership is expected to guide climate and energy cooperation. […]

Tax incentive to drive investment in renewable hydrogen

The Federal Government has introduced the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024 that is expected to establish the Hydrogen Production […]

National target to protect 30% of land and 30% of marine areas by 2030

The Federal Government has committed to a national target to protect and conserve 30% of Australia’s land and 30% of marine areas by 2030. This is […]

Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2024-2030: Updated

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the updated Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2024-2030 that provides new targets to halt […]

Key outcomes of COP 29

In mid November 2024, Australia attended the 29th meeting of the annual Conference of the Parties – COP29.     COP29 brought together 198 signatories to the […]

Proposed guidance and Consultation paper on the Sustainability Reporting regime: Comment sought

ASIC has released for comment a draft regulatory guide on the sustainability reporting regime – draft Regulatory Guide 000 Sustainability reporting (Draft RG 000).     From 1 January […]

Renewable Energy Planning Framework – to support NSW’s clean energy future

The NSW Government has developed the Renewable Energy Planning Framework that provides clarity and transparency for how renewable energy developments are assessed and managed. It includes […]

$36 million boost to help decarbonise Australia’s transport industry

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy has announced a $36 million funding boost, through the Driving the Nation program, to make Australia’s transport industry […]

Carbon market infrastructure for holding and trading certificates and units: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking your feedback on the discussion paper: Enabling deep, liquid, transparent and accessible carbon markets in Australia to: identify market needs […]

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