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Biosecurity Bill – passes in Senate

The Senate has passed the Biosecurity Bill 2014, paving the way for the introduction of a new post – Inspector…[Read More]

Future of – Renewable Energy Target remains uncertain

A new Renewable Energy Target (RET) of 33,000 gigawatt hours (GWh) received bi-partisan support in parliament last week, following months…[Read More]

Renewable Energy Target 2014 administrative report – Tabled in Parliament

This week, the Renewable Energy Target 2014 Administrative Report that outlines the scheme’s performance against its legislated objectives was tabled…[Read More]

National Water Commission

The Senate has passed legislation that will axe the National Water Commission following Federal Government amendments. The National Water Commission…[Read More]

Draft conditions policy under EPBC – Comment sought

Interested parties have until Friday 15 May, 2015 to comment on the Assessment Bilateral Agreement – Draft Conditions Policy that…[Read More]

Discussion paper for possible changes to National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme – and – Reverse e-waste co-regulatory arrangement under review

The Federal Department of Environment has released a brief discussion paper relating to possible changes to the National Television and…[Read More]

National urban water performance report – Released

The Bureau of Meteorology together with State and Territory governments, and the Water Services Association of Australia have released the…[Read More]

AGL to launch battery storage pack

AGL Energy has announced it is launching a battery storage device in Australia, saying it is the first energy retailer…[Read More]

Deep emissions cuts needed to stem climate change

The Australian Academy of Science has recommended Australia aim to reduce its carbon emissions significantly over the next 15 years…[Read More]

Renewable Energy Target website changes

The Clean Energy Regulator has announced that from 12 May 2015 the Renewable Energy Target (RET) website will be combined…[Read More]

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