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6th Emissions Reduction Fund auction – scheduled December 2017 – Applications close 25 October 2017

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued a reminder regarding the closure of applications for the sixth Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF)…[Read More]

Produce Emissions Standards Act 2017 – Commences

The Federal Government passed the Product Emissions Standards Act 2017 on 14 September 201 with the  Act taking effect on…[Read More]

National Carbon Offset Standard for buildings and precincts – Released

The Federal Government launched the National Carbon Offset Standard for buildings and precincts on 9 October 2017, which expands on…[Read More]

EPBC threatened species list – Comment sought

The Federal Department of the Environment and Energy invites comment on the eligibility of Notomys aquilo (northern hopping-mouse) for listing…[Read More]

Report on Governance Review of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority – Released

The Federal Government has released a report on the governance review of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.The report…[Read More]

ARENA announces pilot projects under the demand response initiative to manage electricity supply during extreme peaks

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has announced funding for 10 pilot projects under…[Read More]

When is waste “Waste”?

The High Court of Australia recently refused to hear three separate appeals from waste companies, adding further certainty to the…[Read More]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY – Phase 2 of National Landcare Program

The Federal Government has announced more than $1 billion in funding for phase two of the National Landcare Program, which…[Read More]

Clean Energy Regulator ERF project updates for August 2017

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the monthly emissions reduction fund carbon abatement statement for August 2017. The update summarises…[Read More]

Call for nominations for IPCC Sixth Assessment Report experts

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a call for nominations for experts to participate in the development…[Read More]

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