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ERAC Chair named

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  • Climate change
Professor Karen Hussey appointed Chair of Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC).
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Celebrate biodiversity month!

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  • Threatened
September is a special month for us – it’s biodiversity month.
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Capacity building on climate action for World Heritage properties

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  • Heritage
The Australian Government has committed $510,000 to support the initial phase of the Climate Action for World Heritage through Capacity Development…
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$3 billion agreement to deliver renewables in Western Australia

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  • Energy
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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Commonwealth carryover water to play a critical role during hot and dry summer

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  • CEWO
Water for the environment will play a critical role in keeping rivers and wetlands healthy across the Murray-Darling Basin this summer, as Australia…
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PRF CICEI-CLAAS Guidelines Released

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  • Climate change
The Powering the Regions Fund (PRF) Critical Inputs to Clean Energy Industries – Cement, Lime, Alumina and Aluminium Sector (CICEI – CLAAS) grant…
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Australians support new fuel efficiency standards

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  • Climate change
We’re acting on strong community support for a new Fuel Efficiency Standard (FES) for cars. 1,200 submissions from individuals and organisations…
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Australia's greenhouse gas emissions: March 2023 quarterly update

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  • Climate change
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Public consultation open: Commonwealth Western Trawl Fisheries - Agency application 2023

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  • Fisheries
The Commonwealth Western Trawl Fisheries are being re-assessed for export accreditation. The public consultation period for the assessment is now…
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ACCU Review recommendations: Have your say

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  • Climate change
To maintain the integrity of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) and support Australia's carbon market, we are seeking your feedback on proposed…
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Delivery of the first charger under the National Electric Vehicle Charging Network

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  • Climate change
The Australian Government, in partnership with the NRMA has delivered the first fast electric vehicle charging station as part of the National EV…
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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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Seeking expressions of interest for the role of Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC)

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  • Reef
The Australian and Queensland governments are looking for a new independent Chair for the Reef 2050 Advisory Committee (RAC).
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Expressions of interest open for the Threatened Species Scientific Committee

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  • Threatened
We are seeking leading scientists to play a pivotal role in protecting native species and ecological communities as a member of the Commonwealth…