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2021-22 Annual Report of Clean Energy Regulator: Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has tabled its 2021-22 Annual Report in Parliament House. It outlines its achievements, performance and financial position. Key highlights from the report […]

Annual Climate Change Statement

The Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen has formally requested the Climate Change Authority to provide advice to inform the first Annual Climate […]

Australia’s first national electric vehicle strategy (NEVS): Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a consultation paper on the first national electric vehicle (EV) strategy and […]

New Government report provides understanding of commercial development of clean hydrogen

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a new report to provide an understanding of global hydrogen research, design […]

NSW Independent Review Report of the Resource Recovery Framework: Released

NSW EPA has welcomed the Independent Review Report of the Resource Recovery Framework delivered by Dr Cathy Wilkinson, formerly CEO EPA Victoria.NSW EPA’s Resource Recovery Framework […]

Australia’s radioactive waste report: Released

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources has released a report – Australia’s national inventory of radioactive waste 2021 – that estimates the amount of […]

NSW Illegal Dumping Prevention Strategy 2022-2027 Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the draft NSW Illegal Dumping Prevention Strategy 2022-2027.  NSW EPA seeks feedback to allow them to have insights into what […]

State of the Environment Report 2023: Comment sought

EPA SA is responsible for the development of the State of Environment Report for 2023 (SOER 2023) as the development phase will take place over the […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Environmental Education Grants

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has announced grants under the Environmental Education program of up to $250,000 for projects that develop knowledge and skills […]

Environmental Regulation reform: Have your day

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation is seeking comment on the discussion paper, Environmental Regulation Reform: A strategic review of regulatory delivery and fees […]

Central and Gippsland Water Strategy released

The Victorian Government has released the Central and Gippsland Region Sustainable Water Strategy. The strategy outlines the region’s water future over the next 50 years and […]

NSW EPA releases Climate Change Policy and Action Plan: Comment sought

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released its new draft Climate Change Policy and Action Plan 2022-2025 which works with industry, experts and the community […]

NSW Renewable Energy Sector Board’s plan released

The NSW Government has released the NSW Renewable Energy Sector Board’s plan (the Board’s plan) which delivers a plan for the renewable energy sector under the […]

New online tool to track NSW’s journey to net zero

The NSW Government has released an interactive dashboard tracking NSW’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions has been released by the NSW Government. The NSW Net […]

Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has announced that the expert panel conducting the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit […]

Climate Change Authority releases its Corporate Plan 2022-23

The Climate Change Authority has outlined its strategy for delivering on an expanded role with the publication of its Corporate Plan 2022-23. The plan outlines the […]

Updates to energy efficiency ratings for new residential buildings in the National construction code (NCC)

Updates to the National Construction Code (NCC) are to include energy efficiency ratings for new residential buildings, bringing about an overhaul to the Nationwide House Energy […]

Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Released

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy has released the Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory: March 2022.  The update provides estimates of […]

New website for Australia’s emissions data

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has launched the new National Greenhouse Accounts website to replace the public Australian Greenhouse Emissions […]

State of the Environment Report 2023: Comment sought

Over the next 12 months, EPA SA will  be developing the State of the Environment Report 2023 for SA and  your comments are sought to help  shape its […]

Victoria’s Water Corporations commit to net zero emissions by 2035

Victoria’s water corporations have come to an agreement to reduce their emissions to net zero by 2035. The Statement of Obligations will lock-in all 18 water […]

QLD Environment Dept aims for net zero emissions by 2030

The QLD Department of Environment and Science has announced that they are reducing their carbon footprint and developing detailed knowledge on how carbon is captured and […]

Our future to 2042: CSIRO releases report

CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released a report – Our Future World – that provides an outlook to the year 2042 and identifies 7 global […]

Groundwater prohibition area proposed for Beverley and surrounding areas

EPA SA is proposing to establish a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) for parts of Beverley and surrounding suburbs due to contamination from past industrial activities.  The […]

Australia’s State of the Environment report

The Federal Government has released Australia’s 2021 State of the Environment report that provides a comprehensive assessment of the health of each aspect of the Australian […]

EPA Victoria’s Strategic Plan for 2022-27 Released

EPA Victoria has released a Strategic Plan 2022-27 that defines EPA Victoria’s purpose and the outcomes they wish to achieve in 2022-27.  The plan describes the strategic […]

Extended: Flood programs for the clearing of debris and hazardous chemicals from land and waterways

NSW EPA has announced an extension of EPA’s flood recovery programs in order to further assist businesses and the community that have been affected by the […]

2022 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release: Nomination areas sought

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources is seeking area nominations for the 2022 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release. The release supports Australia’s resources […]

Australia companies encouraged to participant in Australia’s liquefied natural gas partnership with Timor-Leste

The Federal Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is seeking Australian companies to participate in Australia’s liquefied natural gas partnership with Timor-Leste. The Department is […]

WA Waste Authority’s meeting outcomes: Released

The WA Waste Authority has released the outcomes of their latest meeting that was held on 16 June 2022.  The outcomes of the meeting are now […]

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