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ACCC role monitoring carbon pass-through to cease

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) will provide its final carbon monitoring report to the Federal Minister for Small…[Read More]

Radiation Bill introduced to Parliament

The Federal Government has introduced the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment Bill 2015 to parliament. The Bill amends…[Read More]

Managing established pests and diseases of national significance – Discussion paper released for comment

The National Biosecurity Committee has released a discussion paper, Modernising Australia’s approach to managing established pests and diseases of national…[Read More]

Green Army Round 3 – Approved projects announced

Federal Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt has announced 156 approved projects from Round 3 Green Army initiative. The Federal…[Read More]

World Energy Outlook Special Report: Energy and Climate Change report – Released by International Energy Agency

The International Energy Agency has released the World Energy Outlook Special Report 2015: Energy and Climate Change which claims a…[Read More]

Review of fuel quality standards

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced a review of the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000. The Act provides the…[Read More]

E-waste recycling target overhauled

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the recycling target, under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, will be…[Read More]

Regulator guidance for local government interested in Emissions Reduction Fund

The Clean Energy Regulator has issued new regulatory guidance for local councils interested in the Emission Reduction Fund (ERF). The…[Read More]

New draft method for earning carbon credits

The Federal Department of the Environment has released a new draft method, giving organisations the ability to earn carbon credits…[Read More]

New Biosecurity report – Released

The Federal Department of Agriculture has released a report that estimates the value of Australia’s biosecurity system at the ‘farm…[Read More]

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