The Federal Government has announced it will address vehicle emissions via a Ministerial Forum chaired by the Federal Minister for…[Read More]
Federal News
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Emissions Reduction Fund auction guide – Released
The Clean Energy Regulator has published an Emissions Reduction Fund auction user guide in the lead up to the next…[Read More]
National battery stewardship scheme
Work has recommenced on a national battery stewardship scheme for handheld batteries. At a July meeting of State and Federal…[Read More]
Hearings and submissions continue on impact of Murray-Darling Basin Plan
Public hearings by a Senate committee looking at the social, economic and environmental impacts of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on regional communities…[Read More]
New maps show renewable opportunities
Carmichael coal mine gets approval Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved the Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure project…[Read More]
Solar hot water heaters register version 27 – Call for applications
The Clean Energy Regulator is now seeking applications for version 27 of the register of solar water heaters. Submissions close…[Read More]
Emissions Reduction Fund Safeguard Mechanism – Design finalised
The Federal Government has finalised the design of the third and final component of the Emissions Reduction Fund – the…[Read More]
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill report – Date extended
A Senate committee looking at the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Amendment (Standing) Bill 2015 has had its reporting…[Read More]
Integration of energy storage – regulatory implications discussion paper released
The Australian Energy Market Commission has released the Integration of Energy Storage – Regulatory Implications discussion paper which examines whether…[Read More]
New maps show renewable opportunities
The Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) has released its first set of maps showing opportunities for renewable energy as part…[Read More]