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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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Six new NSW projects to improve energy security and reliability

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  • Energy
Energy security and reliability across NSW is set to improve with 6 new firming capacity projects due to come online from December 2025.
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Expanding energy-efficient upgrades to ACT public homes

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Over 5,000 public homes in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will receive energy-efficient upgrades.
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First Nations Clean Energy Strategy consultation now open

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Consultation is now open on the focus areas for Australia’s First Nations Clean Energy Strategy.
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$69 million awarded for Central Queensland Hydrogen Hub

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  • Climate change
The Australian Government is providing a $69.2 million grant to help develop the Central Queensland Hydrogen Hub (CQ Hydrogen Hub) in Gladstone.
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Australia signs High Seas Biodiversity Treaty

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  • Environment protection
Australia has signed the new High Seas Biodiversity Treaty. Established under the framework of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
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Consultation open: Capacity Investment Scheme Draft Term Sheet for the South Australia and Victoria tender

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Now open: consultation on the Draft Term Sheet for the delivery of the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tender for South Australia and Victoria.
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Switching on our first community batteries

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Community batteries are switching on!
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Improving community engagement with renewable energy infrastructure

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You can have your say on how renewable energy projects are engaging with communities.
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$3 billion agreement to deliver renewables in Western Australia

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Together with the Western Australian Government, we will increase access to renewable energy. We will do this by modernising electricity grids in the…
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Pathways to progress green hydrogen in the Hunter

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  • Climate change
The Australian Government is researching how green hydrogen can provide the Hunter Valley community in New South Wales (NSW) with clean and cheaper…
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Minister Bowen's trip to G20, Japan and Korea

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  • Climate change
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen visited India, Korea and Japan from July 20 to 28, meeting with government and industry leaders to…
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New guidance for offshore renewable energy projects

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  • Environment protection
New guidance is available to help support applications for offshore renewable energy projects.
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Turbo charging electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure

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Driving the Nation: New focus and new funding The Australian Government is turbo charging the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging…