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Australia’s second Annual Climate Change Statement

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The Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, tabled the Australian Government’s
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Expressions of interest open for the Advisory Committee on the Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals (IChEMS Advisory Committee)

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About the IChEMS Advisory Committee The Advisory Committee on the Environmental Management of Industrial Chemicals (IChEMS Advisory Committee) is…
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Shaping the future of FullCAM

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The Australian Government is consulting on proposed changes to FullCAM. The Department has prepared a draft set of updated FullCAM guidelines to…
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Have your say on a renewable diesel fuel quality standard

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We’re seeking your feedback to help inform the development of a fuel quality standard for renewable diesel. Renewable diesel is an advanced biofuel…
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Major expansion of Australia’s energy grid capacity announced

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The Australian Government is working with state and territory governments to significantly increase the capacity of Australia’s grid to deliver more…
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More WA regional communities to save on their energy bills

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Key points:
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New Hydrogen Hub for Kwinana

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The Australian Government is investing $70 million into the H2Kwinana Hydrogen Hub in Western Australia (WA).
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Ministerial statement on international environmental leadership

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The Minister for Environment and Water has delivered a statement on Australia’s international environmental leadership.
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Suzanne Thompson appointed to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC)

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The Australian Government has appointed Suzanne Thompson to the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC).
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Carbon Leakage Review: Have your say

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The Australian Government is inviting feedback until 12 December 2023 from stakeholders on the proposed approach to the Carbon Leakage Review.
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Strong demand for community batteries across Australia

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Community batteries are growing in popularity across Australia, with a recent funding program experiencing unprecedented demand.
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Agriculture and Land Plan: Have your say

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Key points The Australian Government is inviting feedback on how the agriculture and land sectors can play a part in the economy-wide
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ARENA supports homegrown low-cost solar with funding for SunDrive

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A new solar cell technology being supported by the Australian Government could help rapidly scale up low-cost solar.
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Bringing together Indigenous values and voices on climate action from across the Pacific

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Australia hosted the Gathering under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) – 16-…