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Help improve Australia’s diesel exhaust fluid supply: request for information

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04 July 2022

We are seeking submissions from industry on the security of Australia’s diesel exhaust fluid market.

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01 July 2022

Welcome to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). Our…

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Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: December 2021 quarterly update

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27 June 2022

The latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory is now available.

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Upcoming consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy

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19 August 2022

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy, the Hon Chris Bowen announced today that a consultation…

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Reforming the Safeguard Mechanism: have your say

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18 August 2022

We are seeking your feedback on options to reform the Safeguard Mechanism to help industry reduce…

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17 August 2022

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water today launched public…

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Western Australian West Coast Purse Seine Managed Fishery and Development Zones - Agency application 2022

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12 August 2022

The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 14…

Gippsland offshore renewable energy infrastructure: have your say

Gippsland offshore renewable energy infrastructure: have your say

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05 August 2022

We are seeking your feedback on the possible effects of future offshore renewable energy projects…

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Climate Change Bill 2022

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28 July 2022

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South Australian Marine Scalefish Fishery – Agency application 2022

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25 July 2022

The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 23…

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Co-ordinated winter flows in the Goulburn and Murray Rivers

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22 July 2022

Careful planning of water for the environment coupled with a helping hand from natural wet…

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