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Green Metals: A Future Made in Australia Comment sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a consultation paper on Green Metals – A Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s Green Iron, […]

Future Gas Strategy: Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released the Future Gas Strategy, that provides the Federal Government’s plan for how gas will support the […]

Net Zero Sector Plans to include industry, resources and built environment sectors

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) is developing Australia’s Net Zero Plan to articulate how major sectors will transition to a net zero […]

Building Energy Performance report: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the Barriers to Building Energy Performance report that analyses the performance of […]

Commercial and Industrial refrigerants: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Comment sought

The Department is looking at further measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act (1989). Options being considered include […]

Illegal import of equipment containing synthetic greenhouse gas without a licence

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has issued, to a company, fines that total $465,480 for importing electrical switchgear containing […]

Legislative changes to NGERs for 2024-25 reporting year

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced amendments to the?National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme legislation.     Just to note, these amendments do not affect reports […]

Plan to prevent climate change risks and impacts to QLD historic heritage places

The QLD Government is developing a plan to provide a clearer understanding of the climate change risks and impacts to QLD’s historic heritage places so that […]

Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024

New legislation in QLD is now in place to support the delivery of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP). The Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act […]

NSW EPA calls for member nominees for new climate change group

NSW EPA is calling for nominations for members of a new advisory group, ensuring community and environmental advocates can provide advice on climate change action.   NSW […]

Draft Greenhouse Gas Assessment Guide and Climate Change Assessment Requirements for Large Emitters: Comment sought

To assist the NSW Government to achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, NSW EPA is consulting on the – draft Climate Change Assessment Requirements and  […]

Latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has reported that the Australian carbon credit unit (ACCU) market is seeing a shift with regulatory compliance emerging as the primary source […]

Renewable energy tender: Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has opened a tender for renewable energy in Australia.  Bids are now open, with the […]

Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plants method 2024 draft: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is developing the draft Reforestation by Environmental or Mallee Plantings method determination 2024 which is […]

Development of the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced the development of the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan […]

Commercial Building Disclosure (CDB) Expansion Consultation: Comment sought

The Federal Government is considering changes to the Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Program and to support this, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment […]

Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme – developing new methods

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is implementing a new way for developing Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme methods as […]

Draft SA Health Climate Change Framework: Comment sought

The SA Government is seeking your thoughts on climate change and health by providing feedback on the draft SA Health Climate Change Framework. Comment on the […]

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Guideline: Released

The QLD Government has released the Guideline: Greenhouse Gas Emissions to provide information to support applications for activities that involve greenhouse gas emissions. The Guideline clarifies […]

Draft Climate Change Assessment Requirements and Guide: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the draft Climate Change Assessment Requirements and draft Greenhouse Gas Assessment Guide for Large Emitters. The requirements and guide are […]

Large tender for renewable energy in Australia: Open

Australia’s largest tender for renewable energy is now open and the Australia Government is supporting private investment in 6GW of new renewable generation across the National […]

Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2024: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target market data for April 2024. The monthly data tracks progress towards the Renewable Energy Target […]

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

Under the Federal Government’s plan, a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is expected to come into effect from 1 January 2025. The NVES will: • mean […]

New way of developing new Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme methods

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is launching a new way of developing new Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme […]

Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: Dec 2023 quarterly update

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: December 2023. […]

Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts are seeking your comment on how we reduce emissions in transport and transport infrastructure. […]

Net Zero Economy Agency (NZEA) – new acting chair

Dr Iain Ross AO has commenced as the acting Chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency (NZEA) and takes over from Greg Combet. The Net Zero […]

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) to commence 1 January 2025

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) had passed in the Australian Parliament that is expected to save motorists money on fuel and help the environment. The […]

Applications for Australian and Austrian decarbonisation project grants closing soon

Applications are sought for funding under the Australia-Austria Industrial Decarbonisation Demonstration Partnerships Program as the program provides funding of over AUD$24 million (€12 million) and is […]

Amendment to the Significant Impact Guideline on Coal seam gas and large coal mining developments – impacts on water resources: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) are updating their guidance document—the Significant Impact Guidelines 1.3 – Coal seam gas and […]

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