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The Federal Government has tabled its Climate Change Bill 2022 (the Bill) which – if passed – will enshrine into law the Government’s emissions reduction targets. A second bill, the Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 (the Amendments Bill) would define these targets as objectives of a range of government agencies and programs. Read more
The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has reviewed its greenhouse gas assessment guidance and has today published a Draft Environmental Factor Guideline – Greenhouse Gas Emissions (draft EFG GHG). The EFG GHG was first published in April 2020, subject to review after 2 years. The purpose of the EFG GHG is to communicate how GHG emissions … Read more
The Federal Minister for the Environment and Water released the 2021 State of the Environment Report on 19 July 2022. In releasing the report at the National Press Club, the Minister described three essential goals: to protect, to restore, and to actively manage Australia’s environment. Read more
By Timothy Stutt and Kathryn Pacey Episode 18 – The need for speed (and pragmatic pathways) with Dr Chris Greig, Princeton University Tim Stutt and Kathryn Pacey are joined by Dr Chris Greig, Princeton University to discuss the energy transition, industry decarbonisation, technology and investment. Dr Greig shares the origin story and highlights of Net-Zero America, … Read more
The Environment Council of Central Queensland has submitted reconsideration requests for 19 projects under section 78A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) (EPBC Act). The projects are all coal and gas projects, principally but not exclusively in Queensland, that are currently undergoing assessment under the EPBC Act. Read more
By Timothy Stutt, Melanie Debenham and Kathryn Pacey Episode 17 – Environment: “New government, who dis?” – Australian Federal Election results with Kathryn Pacey Melanie Debenham and Tim Stutt are joined by Kathryn Pacey to break down an historic election where climate change featured prominently. The first six weeks of a new government have provided … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the appointment of an independent panel to review the integrity of Australian Carbon Credit Units. The panel is to provide its report, including recommendations, by 31 December 2022. Read more
Premier Mark McGowan and Climate Action and Environment Minister Reece Whitby have announced today that Western Australia will be committing to a whole-of-government reduction target in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 80 per cent below 2020 levels by 2030. This commitment goes beyond that currently contained in the Western Australian Climate Policy. At this point, … Read more
Going into the recent Federal election, the Australian Labor Party committed to establishing an independent Environment Protection Agency and providing a full response to the review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth). With the new Ministry now sworn in, we look at what changes these commitments might bring. Read more