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Review of National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority

The Australian Government has commenced its statutory review of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA). The Federal Minister for Resources appointed Peter […]

Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 Review: Report Published

The Climate Change Authority has completed its fifth review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011, which supports the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) […]

Energy Consumers Australia Review: Report Published

A review of Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) operations has been published. The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water commissioned Deloitte to undertake […]

Small-scale Water and Sewerage Retailers Regulatory Framework Decision: Consultation Open

The Essential Services Commission of South Australia is reviewing the regulatory framework that applies to small-scale water and sewerage retailers and has published a draft decision […]

Safeguard Mechanism Policy Settings: Consultation Open

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the consultation paper for the 2026–27 Safeguard Mechanism Review. The consultation is seeking […]

Update of Australian Energy Market Operator’s Governance Recommended

An independent review has recommended updating the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) governance to ensure it is fit for purpose. Energy Ministers commissioned Mr Nigel Ray […]

Water Act Review: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water is reviewing the Water Act 2007 (Cth). The Act establishes the framework for managing water resources in […]

DCCEEW Capability Review Action Plan: Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has published its Capability Review Action Plan. The plan highlights actions that are a DCCEEW […]

Wastewater Treatment Plants Statutory Protections Review: Consultation Open

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is seeking feedback on the review of statutory protections for wastewater treatment plants under the Environmental Protection […]

Review of Regulatory Settings for Small Business Energy Customers: Feedback sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is consulting on its proposal to review regulatory settings to change the way that small business […]

Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Capability Review: Report Published

The capability review of the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has been published by the Australian Public Services Commission under the Australian […]

Queensland Environmental Offsets Framework: Feedback Sought

The Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation is reviewing its Environmental Offsets Framework, established more than 10 years ago, and is seeking feedback. […]

Energy Retail Code of Practice Review: Consultation Open

The Victorian Essential Services Commission is seeking feedback on the next stage of energy reforms that include: ways to improve outcomes for First Nations energy customers, […]

Draft Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW (Approved Methods): Comment sought

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking feedback on the draft Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW (Approved Methods). The […]

Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP): Feedback sought

The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure is seeking feedback on the proposed Climate Change and Natural Hazards State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP). The proposed […]

Draft National Environmental Standards: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has announced proposed reforms to Australia’s national environmental laws, including the Environment Protection and Biodiversity […]

Nature Repair Market Scheme – Comment sought on New Method

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking feedback on a new method for the Nature Repair Market, the country’s […]

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 […]

Water Price Review 2026 (Melbourne Water & North East Water)

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing proposed water prices and service outcomes from Melbourne Water and North East Water for the period starting 1 July 2026.  […]

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 […]

Stage 1 of review of State Environmental (Cockburn Sound) Policy 2015 (SEP): Comment sought

The WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) is seeking feedback on Stage 1 of the review of the State Environmental (Cockburn Sound) Policy 2015 […]

Expression of interests to join Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Snowy Water Inquiry Outcomes Implementation Deed (SWIOID) review

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is inviting expressions of interest to join the Stakeholder Advisory Committee for the Snowy Water […]

Climate Change Licensee Requirements: Comment sought

The NSW EPA is seeking feedback on proposed new requirements for licensees that are large greenhouse gas emitters. The proposed requirements will apply to facilities that […]

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 […]

Climate Change Authority – 2025 Issues Paper

The Climate Change Authority is seeking input to its 2025 Annual Progress Report to inform the Minister’s 4th Annual Climate Change Statement to Parliament. Submissions close […]

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 […]

Gas Market Review Consultation Paper: Comment sought

The Federal Government has released a Consultation Paper as part of the a joint review of the gas market regulation. This joint review includes: the Australian […]

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