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ENVIRONMENT NETWORK WEEKLY (ENW) E-NEWS – FEDERAL

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Advanced Biofuels Investment Readiness Program – open for applications

The Federal Government has announced a $5 million grant to James Cook University to develop a macro-algae to biofuels project,…[Read More]

Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme

– closes 30 June 2012 The Federal Government has confirmed that the Renewable Energy Bonus Scheme (REBS) will close on…[Read More]

Draft Energy White Paper

– submissions close 16 March 2012 A consultation process is taking place on the Draft Energy White Paper and submissions…[Read More]

Amendments to Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations

Amendments to the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 were made on 24 February 2012 to include 7 additional eligible emissions-intensive…[Read More]

Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator amalgamates into the Clean Energy Regulator

  From 2 April 2012, the Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator (ORER) will amalgamate into the Clean Energy Regulator.…[Read More]

Jobs and Competitiveness Program and the Clean Energy Act Clean Energy Regulations Clean Energy Regulator

Regulations are now in place that establish the Jobs and Competitiveness Program under the Clean Energy Act 2011. A guidance…[Read More]

Strategic Assessment of Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

The Federal and Queensland Governments along with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) have signed a new agreement…[Read More]

Northern Australian savanna fire management initiative reduces emissions

The latest Federal Carbon Farming Initiative, the ‘savanna burning methodology’ has been announced. It was developed by the Federal Government…[Read More]

Release of Geoscience Australia’s review into mineral exploration investment

Geoscience Australia has released its Australian Mineral Exploration Review 2011 providing exploration expenditure and results from selected drill intersections from…[Read More]

Consultation on expansion of Energy Efficiency Opportunities Program

The Federal Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism’s Energy Efficiency Opportunities program encourages large energy-using businesses to improve their energy…[Read More]

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