A demonstration project to turn agricultural waste and mallee biomass into energy has received Australian Government support of $3.6 million…[Read More]
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The Carbon Farming Initiative Non-Kyoto Carbon Fund – comment sought
Published: November 23, 2012
The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released a discussion paper on design options for the Carbon Farming…[Read More]
Solar Credits to be phased out in January
Published: November 23, 2012
The Federal Government is set to phase out the Solar Credits mechanism six months ahead of schedule on January 1,…[Read More]
Burke signs off on Basin Plan
Published: November 23, 2012
Federal Water Minister, Tony Burke has signed off on the final Murray Darling Basin Plan. “The Government has accepted the…[Read More]
Energy reform debate to address increase in electricity prices advises ACCC
Published: October 30, 2012
In the last 5 years, electricity prices, in Australia, have increased on average by 90% in nominal terms, and by…[Read More]
OBLIGATION CHECKLIST: Carbon and Energy critical action by 31 October deadline
Published: October 30, 2012
31 October each year marks an important deadline under the mandatory carbon and energy regimes of the National Greenhouse and…[Read More]
Applications sought for Chair on Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee (DOIC)
Published: October 30, 2012
Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Greg Combet is currently seeking suitable applicants for the Chair position of…[Read More]
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: From 2012-13 to 2015-16 through Federal Dept of Industry, Innovation, Science and Research
Published: October 30, 2012
Over the next 4 years, the following funding will be available to industry and business from 2012-13 to 2015-16 which…[Read More]
Public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation – Draft report released for comment
Published: October 19, 2012
The Productivity Commission, this week, released a draft report on the public inquiry into Electricity Network Regulation for public comment. …[Read More]
Bill passes Parliament for the establishment of Independent Committee on Coal Seam Gas and Large Coal Mining Developments
Published: October 19, 2012
Recently passed in Parliament is legislation to establish an Independent Expert Scientific Committee to provide advice on coal seam gas…[Read More]
