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The Federal Government will commit to an emissions reduction target of 26 to 28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030. This equates to around 20 […]
The final report and recommendations have been released on the GreenPower Program Review. The NSW Trade and Investment (DTI) appointed the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF, […]
Applications for projects under Round 4 of the Federal Government’s Green Army Programme is now open. The Green Army is a 6 month programme for 17-24 […]
The Federal Government is seeking applications from eligible groups or individuals interested in undertaking a tree planting project as part of the 20 Million Trees Programme. […]
Victorian Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio has introduced a Resources Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 to the Victorian Parliament which leaves mine and quarry operators facing […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has announced it will hold the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction for carbon abatement contracts on Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 November […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted changes to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2015 (No. 1) (Amendment Rule) and the Carbon Credits […]
All solid fuel wood heaters that are sold and installed in South Australia from August 2015 onwards must now comply with an Australian Standard for smoke […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment (Exemptions for EITE Activities) Regulation 2015 which provides a full exemption for emissions-intensive, trade […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has endorsed the Voluntary Waste Industry Protocol for the handling of early-collected carbon charges in the landfill sector. Under the carbon […]
Victorian, South Australian and Queensland environment ministers have agreed to collaborate on efforts to combat climate change and reduce emissions. The Ministers met with former US […]
Queensland Environment Minister Steven Miles has met with interest groups to begin preparing a Climate Adapatation Strategy for Queensland (Q-CAS). The 27 interest groups – from […]
Australia’s Environment Ministers from the Commonwealth, states and territories recently met in an effort to progress environmental issues of national significance. Key issues of discussion were […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative— Estimating Sequestration of Carbon in Soil Using Default Values) Methodology Determination 2015 This […]
The Commercial and public lighting method is now available for use as part of the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The method – Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has issued guidance to help commercial building project applicants complete Annex C to the application to register a project: emissions avoidance project […]
The Federal Department of the Environment has released for comment the draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method for landfill biofilters – the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming […]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced 5 priorities for new investment and a new, streamlined funding programme structure. ARENA CEO Ivor Frischknecht also released […]
Queensland-based Landfill Gas Industries (LGI) will expand its waste-to-energy operations under a $10 million financing deal with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The funds will […]
The Climate Change Authority has released its final report on Australia’s future emissions targets. The report confirms the Authority’s preliminary recommendations for a 2025 target of […]
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced a $50 million asset financing deal with lender Firstmac aimed at boosting the adoption of low emissions and electric […]
The Victorian Government is calling for comment on the review of the Victorian Climate Change Act 2010. The Victorian Government has appointed an Independent Review Committee, headed […]
SA Climate Change Minister Ian Hunter has announced funding of $133,000 for a number of projects to continue South Australia’s efforts to adapt to climate change. […]
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has registered the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative-Commercial and Public Lighting) Methodology Determination 2015. The determination provides for crediting emissions reductions […]
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will provide its final carbon monitoring report to the Federal Minister for Small Business at the end of this […]
The Clean Energy Regulator has issued new regulatory guidance for local councils interested in the Emission Reduction Fund (ERF). The guidance deals with the ‘newness’ requirements […]
The Federal Department of the Environment has released a new draft method, giving organisations the ability to earn carbon credits by installing high efficiency fans. The […]
The Federal Department of the Environment is seeking comment on proposed amendments to the exposure draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2015. The passage […]
Federal Department of the Environment is seeking feedback on a draft package of aggregation documents that include – a fact sheet, a guidance document and case […]
Aspects of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Determination 2008 are currently being reviewed with the intention of making some minor amendments to the instrument. […]
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October 30, 2026