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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]

New Emissions Reduction Fund video shows how companies can partner with farmers to earn Australian carbon credit units – Comment sought

The Federal Department of Environment has published a new video showing how companies can partner with farmers to earn Australian…[Read More]

Natural Temperate Grassland of the South Eastern Highlands listed in the critically endangered category

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved the inclusion of the Natural Temperate Grassland of the South Eastern Highlands in…[Read More]

Industrial chemicals discussion paper – Released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has released the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals Discussion Paper for…[Read More]

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