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Federal Government’s response to Climate Change Authority’s 2023 and 2020 Reviews on Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011

The Federal Government has released its response to the Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) 2023 and 2020 Reviews on Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI Act). […]

Federal Government’s response to Climate Change Authority’s 2023 Review on National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting legislation

The Federal Government has released its response to the Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) 2023 Review on the operation of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) […]

National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors: 2024 workbook Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors: 2024 workbook for individuals and organisations estimating […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) determination for commercial ice-makers: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment  on the exposure draft of a new Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards […]

Options for streamlining network connections processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), incl EV supply equipment: Comment sought

States and territories are considering options to streamline network connection processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and distribution level […]

Nature Repair Rules discussion paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Nature Repair Rules (the rules) discussion paper, for comment, to test policy […]

Australia’s mandatory climate reporting law: What you need to know and how to prepare

Article by:  Dr Kaushik Sridhar, Founder & CEO, Orka Advisory Australia has recently taken a significant step towards addressing climate risks and enhancing transparency with the […]

Release of the Full Carbon Accounting Model

The Federal Department of the Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the new 2024 public release version of the Full Carbon Accounting […]

Clean Energy Regulator Compliance and Enforcement Priorities 2024-25

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2024-2025.   The priorities describe the CER’s compliance and enforcement focus for […]

$9 million for research trials to help farmers lower livestock emissions

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has awarded the final 4 projects with grants under the Methane Emissions Reduction in […]

Release of Great Barrier Reef: Scientific Consensus Statement

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced the release of the 2022 Scientific Consensus that brings together the latest […]

Carbon Farming Outreach Program training package: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has made available a training package under the Carbon Farming Outreach Program for businesses.   […]

Update on Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategy (SERS)

The Waste Authority received an update from the WA Department’s Climate Change team on the Sectoral Emissions Reduction Strategy for Western Australia.  The Strategy outlines pathways and […]

$26 Billion commitment to renewable energy for QLD

As part of the 2024-25 Queensland Budget, $26 billion has been committed to renewable energy over the next four years. As part of this investment, Queenslanders […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Essential public EV fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure

The NSW Government has announced $73.5 million of grants to support the rollout of essential public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging and kerbside charging infrastructure and […]

Final decision on state of Great Barrier Reef by UNESCO

The United Nationals Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has released the final decision on the state of conservation of the Great Barrier Reef.  The 46th […]

Board appointments for ARENA

Board members to Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) have been announced by Federal Government. Its purpose is to support improvements in the competitiveness and supply of renewable […]

Expanding the home energy rating to existing homes: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is consulting on the expansion of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme to expand

The Energy and Climate Change Ministers have agreed to further expand and modernise the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) scheme to help Australians make informed […]

Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework Version 2: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking comment on the Draft Home Energy Rating Disclosure Framework – Version 2. […]

Clean Energy Regulator nominates Clean Energy Council as body to solar panel and product listing body: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator seeking feedback on their proposal to nominate the Clean Energy Council as the solar panel and inverter product listing body. The nomination […]

Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Expansion Consultation: Comment sought

The Federal Government is considering changes to the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Program and is seeking your comment. The CBD Program currently requires energy efficiency information […]

Tender Opportunity – under the Nature Repair method development initiative: Opens

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) will be launching soon the Nature Repair Market and will ensure there is a […]

Latest National Pollutant Inventory data released

The latest National Pollutant Inventory (NPI) data for 2022-2023 is now available, with 493 SA facilities providing reports for the 2022–23 reporting year. Altogether, 4691 facilities […]

New QLD laws ban carbon capture and storage activities in Great Artesian Basin: Effective 18 June 2024

Effective 18 June 2024, new QLD laws ban carbon capture storage (CCS) activities in the Queensland component of the Great Artesian Basin (GAB) to protect the […]

Victorian Energy Market Report for June 2024

The Essential Services Commission has released the quarterly June 2024 Victorian Energy Market Report (VEMR) (PDF) that covers the period from 1 January to 31 March 2024. The […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Large Energy User Electrification Support Program

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is supporting large energy users through the Large Energy User Electrification Support Program that aims to […]

New chair of Climate Change Authority appointed

The Federal Government has appointed the Hon. Matt Kean to the position of Chair, Climate Change Authority (CCA). The CCA is an independent statutory body. It advises […]

Market brief for Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2: To open mid-July 2024

The Federal Government has released a market brief for the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender 2, which will focus on projects in the WA Wholesale Electricity […]

Water heaters Version 53: Open for Applications

The Clean Energy Regulator has opened applications to list product models for Version 53 of the register of solar water heaters. The register lists all eligible solar water […]

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