The Federal Department of the Environment is calling for comment on the Carbon Farming Initiative project transition into the Emissions Reduction…[Read More]
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Transition of 9 Carbon Farming Initiative methods into Emissions Reduction Fund – comment sought
Published: May 22, 2015
The Federal Department of Environment has opened for public consultation the transition of nine Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) methods into…[Read More]
ASIC updates guidance for carbon market participants
Published: May 22, 2015
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has published the updated Regulatory Guide 236 Do I need an Australian financial…[Read More]
Renewable Energy Target deal reached
Published: May 22, 2015
The Federal Government last week agreed to drop a requirement for regular reviews of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) –…[Read More]
Hunt gazettes updated forestry method
Published: May 22, 2015
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has gazetted the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative—Reforestation and Afforestation 2.0) Methodology Determination 2015. This…[Read More]
Biosecurity Bill – passes in Senate
Published: May 15, 2015
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
Published: May 15, 2015
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
Published: May 15, 2015
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
Published: May 15, 2015
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
Published: May 8, 2015
Interested parties have until Friday 15 May, 2015 to comment on the Assessment Bilateral Agreement – Draft Conditions Policy that…[Read More]
