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Consultation open on management standards for brominated flame retardant chemicals

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We are seeking feedback on four proposed scheduling decisions. These decisions will help manage chemicals that pose a high risk to the environment.
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Consultation open on PFAS and PeCB management standards

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We are inviting feedback on proposed scheduling decisions for managing chemicals that pose a high risk to the environment, including chemicals that…
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Removal of the water rule for forest carbon credit projects

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The Australian Government has removed the ‘water rule’ from the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015 (CFI Rule) under the Australian…
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Energy Efficiency and Industrial and Commercial carbon crediting methods: have your say

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The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (the Committee) is consulting on proposed changes to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative–…
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Global cooperation protecting life on Earth

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Thirty-five years ago, in Montreal, Canada, world leaders came together to make a landmark agreement to protect the ozone layer.
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Beef herd method: have your say

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The Emissions Reductions Assurance Committee is seeking feedback on the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF)

Consultation on draft legislation for the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals

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Consultation is now open on a draft legislation package for the National Standard for Environmental Risk Management of Industrial Chemicals (the…