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NEW GUIDANCE – Sequestration and Emissions avoidance projects.

The Clean Energy Regulator provides regulatory guidance to ensure clarity on elements of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI Act), Regulations…[Read More]

Environmental planning projects – assistance available.

The Clean Energy Regulator has developed a number of resources to help people undertaking an environmental plantings project understand the…[Read More]

Data on how Australia is managing its waste – National Waste Reporting 2013.

The Federal Department of the Environment has released the National Waste Reporting 2013 which is an online resource, developed by…[Read More]

Offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas approvals – Now streamlined effective 28 February 2014.

Federal Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane has announced a streamlined approach for offshore petroleum and greenhouse gas activity environmental approvals,…[Read More]

Murray-Darling Basin Plan for water reform.

The Federal Department of Environment has completed an agreement which brings all jurisdictions together to implement the historic Murray-Darling Basin…[Read More]

Emissions Reduction Fund White Paper.

Submissions to the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) green paper have closed.   The green paper detailed the Government’s plans…[Read More]

Carbon auctions halted.

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has halted the auction of carbon units, a move he says will give businesses ‘certainty’…[Read More]

Green Army legislation introduced.

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has introduced legislation to establish the Green Army.   The Green Army is a voluntary…[Read More]

Review of Australia’s greenhouse reduction goals.

The Climate Change Authority has released its review of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals.   The Targets and Progress…[Read More]

Wind farm health link.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a draft information paper examining the evidence relating to the…[Read More]

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