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ACCC monitors – carbon tax cost savings pass through – latest report released

Businesses that supply regulated goods are required to pass through all cost savings, direct and indirect, that are attributable to…[Read More]

Climate Change Authority to complete RET Review by 31 December 2014

The Climate Change Authority will continue with its statutory review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) which is scheduled for…[Read More]

New information to assist with meeting Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) obligations and Amendments to WELS expected in late 2014

As part of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) scheme, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document has been developed…[Read More]

Technical Advisory Panel for Solar Water Heaters and Air Source Heat Pumps – Tender released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released a tender to establish a panel arrangement for technical advisory services in relation to…[Read More]

Senate passes legislation for Emissions Reduction Fund

Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt today announced that the Senate has passed legislation to put in place the Emissions…[Read More]

Climate Change Authority stays

Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt announced this week that the Climate Change Authority will not be abolished. He said…[Read More]

Victoria and Tasmania sign new EPBC assessment bilateral agreement with Commonwealth

Two new EPBC assessment bilateral agreements that remove duplication and provide a single process for environmental assessments have been signed…[Read More]

Review of Carbon Farming Initiative underway – Comment sought

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) is undertaking its first statutory review of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI), and therefore, has…[Read More]

Draft Emissions Reduction Fund methods for Facilities; Wastewater treatment; Transport – Released for comment

The Federal Department of Environment has released a further 3 draft Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) method determinations that cover projects…[Read More]

Light vehicle emissions standards for Australia – research report released

The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has released a research report on light vehicle emissions standards for Australia. The report provides…[Read More]

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