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Reporting an interim emissions number for 2013-14. – Deadline 1 May 2014.

Just a reminder, carbon price liable entities who are reporting an interim emissions number for 2013-14 are reminded that they…[Read More]

Offshore petroleum exploration opportunities – Acreage released.

The Federal Government encourages investment in petroleum exploration through the annual release of vacant offshore petroleum exploration acreage. The 2014…[Read More]

Climate Change Authority study may assist development of Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).

The Climate Change Authority has released its research study that draws on experiences and issues from domestic and international baseline…[Read More]

Review on Electricity customers switching electricity plans between different retailers.

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) this week released its final report on its review of electricity customer switching arrangements…[Read More]

New Round for water entitlements buyback.

This week, the Federal Government announced a small water purchase tender to be conducted in southern New South Wales, that…[Read More]

Updates on reporting obligations for liable entities.

New updates have been released to assist with meeting your reporting obligations: ? Reporting tool updated to assist liable entities…[Read More]

Global controls on Mercury – Consultation paper released for comment.

The Federal Government is seeking your feedback on the proposal for Australia to ratify the Minamata Convention on Mercury. The…[Read More]

New CFI methodology proposal released – Sequestering carbon in soils in grazing systems. Comment sought.

The Federal Department of Environment has released, for public comment, the New Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methodology proposal: Sequestering carbon…[Read More]

Draft agreement between Commonwealth and ACT – streamlining environmental approvals – Comment sought.

As part of the reforms to streamline environmental approvals, the Federal Government for Environment has released, for public comment, the…[Read More]

New Standards to streamline environmental approvals.

The Federal Government is seeking to streamline environmental approvals that will accredit State planning systems, under national environmental law, to…[Read More]

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