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Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 Introduced to Parliament

The Federal Government has introduced the Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025 to the House of Representatives, marking the next stage of reforms to the Environment Protection […]

The Guarantee of Origin (GO) Scheme

On 3 November 2025, the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) announced the formal launch of the Guarantee of Origin (GO) […]

Migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units to New Registry to Begin 7 November

The Clean Energy Regulator has confirmed that the migration of Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) from the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units (ANREU) to new […]

Consultation Opens on 2026 Review of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has commenced public consultation to inform its 2026 statutory review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, which underpins […]

Q3 2025 Quarterly Carbon Market Report Data Released

The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released the data workbook for the Q3 2025 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR), providing early access to key data from […]

Consultation Opens on Proposed Water Markets Information Regulations

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released the Exposure Drafts for the proposed Water Amendment (Water Markets Information) Regulations 2026 and […]

Consultation Opens on Design of the Green Aluminium Production Credit

The Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has opened consultation on the design of the Green Aluminium Production Credit (GAPC) –  a $2 billion […]

$25 Million Investment to Advance Australian Battery Technology

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $25 million in funding to an Australian-based battery technology company to accelerate the commercial deployment of its new […]

Renewable Hydrogen – Lessons Learned and the Need for Ongoing Industry Support

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released new insights on Australia’s progress toward renewable hydrogen development, highlighting lessons learned from more than $370 million invested […]

AICIS to Collect Information on the Introduction and Use of PFAS in Australia

The Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS) has announced a new national information collection on the introduction and use of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in […]

Roadmap Released to Expand the Commercial Buildings Disclosure Program

The Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy has announced the release of the Roadmap to Expand the Commercial Buildings Disclosure (CBD) Program. The roadmap outlines […]

Collaboration to Accelerate Innovation and Decarbonisation in the Resources Sector

The CSIRO has outlined how stronger collaboration between industry, research organisations and government is driving innovation and emissions reduction across Australia’s minerals and resources sector. The […]

Consultation Opens on EPA Victoria’s Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate

The Victorian Environment Protection Authority (EPA Victoria) has released draft Guidance for Minimising Pollution and Waste Risks in a Changing Climate and is seeking feedback from […]

Expressions of Interest Open for Victorian Energy Upgrades Industry Reference Group

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) is inviting expressions of interest from industry participants to join a new Industry Reference Group (IRG) for the Victorian Energy Upgrades […]

Action Taken Against Two Businesses for Non-Compliant Energy Efficiency Upgrades

The Essential Services Commission (ESC) has taken enforcement action against two accredited businesses under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Program for allegedly claiming certificates for ineligible […]

NSW Releases First Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan

The NSW Government has released the first chapter of the NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan, outlining a long-term strategy to prevent a looming waste capacity […]

EPA and Infrastructure NSW Develop Sustainable Construction Policy

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in partnership with Infrastructure NSW, is developing a Protection of the Environment Policy (PEP) for Sustainable Construction to promote low-carbon […]

Consultation Opens on Draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has released the draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) for public consultation. The draft Regulation establishes […]

NSW EPA Seeks Feedback on Updated Landfill Guidelines

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is inviting councils, industry and the public to comment on updated Environmental Guidelines for Solid Waste Landfills, which set the […]

New NSW Water Management Regulations Commence

The NSW Water Management (General) Regulation 2018 has been replaced by two new regulations – the Water Management (General) Regulation 2025 and the Water Management (Water […]

WaterNSW Shortlists Three New Sites for Potential Pumped Hydro Projects

WaterNSW has identified three additional dam sites, Blowering, Burrendong and Hume, as potential locations for new pumped hydro energy storage projects, following pre-feasibility studies across its […]

NSW EPA Announces Proposed Organisational Changes

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has announced proposed organisational changes aimed at strengthening its regulatory capability and ensuring a financially sustainable operating model. According to […]

2025 Report on Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Emissions

CSIRO has released the 2025 Report on Australian and global Synthetic Greenhouse Gas emissions 2025 – DCCEEW . The report provides updated data on atmospheric concentrations […]

New Appointments to Guide Victoria’s Water Sector

The Victorian Government has announced more than 130 new board appointments across the state’s water corporations and catchment management authorities, strengthening leadership and ensuring greater representation […]

AEMO Releases 2025 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO)

The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the 2025 Electricity Statement of Opportunities (ESOO) for the National Electricity Market (NEM), setting out a 10-year reliability […]

Updated Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings

The Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council (ECMC) released the Update to the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings, replacing the 2019 Trajectory and its Addendum. The […]

ACCC proposes to authorise national Soft Plastics Circularity Scheme

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released a draft determination proposing to authorise a new Soft Plastics Circularity Scheme, enabling major supermarkets and industry […]

EPA WA to proceed with review of North West Shelf proposal

EPA WA accepted amendments to Woodside’s Proposed Browse to North West Shelf Development, determining the amended proposal is of substantially the same character as the proposal […]

National End-of-Life Tyres Options – project report released

The Western Australian Government has published the National End-of-Life Tyres Options – Project Report, outlining issues with end-of-life tyres and related products and assessing policy solutions, […]

Queensland Future Timber Plan: Comment sought

The Queensland Government has released the draft Queensland Future Timber Plan (QFTP) for public consultation, setting out a 25-year strategy for the State’s forestry and timber […]

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