The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has released a new report which examines the commercial feasibility of large scale grid-connected…[Read More]
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Commercial feasibility on large scale grid-connected energy storage – Report released
Inquiry into the threat of marine plastic pollution in Australia with mention of container deposit schemes – Senate report released
The Senate Environment and Communications References Committee has released its report on their Inquiry into the threat of marine plastic…[Read More]
Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority seeks input on User Guides
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has published two user guides on the use of international data, standards…[Read More]
Hazardous waste permits update
The Federal Department of Environment has updated the list of hazardous waste permit applications and permit decisions made between 1…[Read More]
Conservation advice approved for 60 species
The Federal Department of Environment has approved conservation advice for 60 species, including South Australia’s glossy black cockatoo, the northern…[Read More]
New Board for Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Funding announced
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has appointed six new directors to the board of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).…[Read More]
Renewable Energy Certificates registry account suspended
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has announced the suspension of the registration of Go Markets Environmental Trading Pty Ltd, which…[Read More]
Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) finance for wind energy company
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has announced it will provide $8 million in finance to Canberra-based global wind energy…[Read More]
DRAFT GUIDELINES – Emissions Reduction Fund: Safeguard Mechanism Emissions Intensity Benchmark Guidelines – Comment sought
The Federal Department of Environment has released the draft Emissions Reduction Fund: Safeguard mechanism Emissions Intensity Benchmark Guidelines that outlines…[Read More]
Consultation and Transparency Requirements for Offshore Petroleum Activities – Comment sought
The Federal Department of Industry, Innovation and Science has released the Issues Paper: Consultation and Transparency Requirements for Offshore Petroleum…[Read More]