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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]

Barrier Reef conflict of interest claims unfolded.

Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt said an inquiry into allegations of potential conflicts of interest involving two board members of…[Read More]

Terms of Reference released for Renewable Energy Target (RET) review.

Federal Minister for Environment, Greg Hunt has released the Terms of Reference for a review into the Renewable Energy Target…[Read More]

Applying national environmental laws in South Australia – Have your say!

 The Federal Department of the Environment is currently seeking public comment on the recently released draft assessment bilateral agreement with…[Read More]

Energy upgrades for wine company.

Drayton’s Family Wines, in the Hunter Valley, has installed one of the region’s largest solar power systems.    The company…[Read More]

Leading climate change lawyers provide legal perspective on structure of proposed Emissions Reduction Fund (Green Paper).

By Elisa de Wit, Hannah GouldNorton Rose Fulbright   The Federal Government released its Green Paper on the Emissions Reduction…[Read More]

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