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Energy Bill Relief Fund

Bill relief is available to help eligible households and small businesses pay their energy bills from 1 July 2023.

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Area proposed for offshore renewable energy in Southern Ocean Region, Vic & SA

We want your feedback on the area proposed for offshore renewable energy projects in the Southern Ocean Region.

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Protecting the Great Barrier Reef

World-leading scientists are testing ways to help the Reef resist, adapt to and recover from climate change.

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Managing Australia’s iconic national parks, historic places and living landscapes.

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News and Media

Removal of the water rule for forest carbon credit projects

  • News
  • Climate change
7 July 2023
The Australian Government has removed the ‘water rule’ from the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI Rule) under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme from 1 June 2024.

Hydrogen Headstart and National Hydrogen Strategy Review: have your say

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  • Climate change
7 July 2023
The Government is now inviting stakeholder feedback on two important initiatives in positioning Australia as a global leader in hydrogen: the Hydrogen Headstart Program and the National Hydrogen…

Grant funding available to reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

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  • Reef
5 July 2023
Grant funding of $3.5 million is now available to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier Reef.
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