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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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Western Australian Pilbara Trap Managed Fishery - Agency application 2023

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  • Fisheries
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 23 August 2023.
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Speeding up the hydrogen trade

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  • Climate change
Australia has joined 14 countries, including Germany, Japan and the United Kingdom, in a new forum to improve the market for importing and exporting…
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National Science Week - DCCEEW Questacon takeover!

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  • Science
On Saturday 19 August, we’re taking over Questacon to celebrate National Science Week.
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$50m funding to boost clean energy supply chain projects

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  • Climate change
The Australian Government has announced up to $50m funding to develop clean energy supply chains in the Indo-Pacific.
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Consultation open on PFAS and PeCB management standards

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  • Chemicals
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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Check out our new interactive map of global hydrogen research projects

  • Climate change
The Clean Hydrogen Mission – Mission Innovation is a global coalition established to support the development of the clean hydrogen eco
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Take a virtual tour of the Great Barrier Reef

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  • Reef
Imagine taking a trip to the Great Barrier Reef without leaving your home or office.
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Draft guidelines for Safeguard Mechanism now available

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  • Climate change
As part of the Australian Government’s reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism, we are seeking feedback on draft guidelines to help set international best…
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$70 million awarded for Hunter Hydrogen Hub

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  • Climate change
The Australian government has announced successful grant recipients for its Hunter Hydrogen Hub.
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Hunter region declared suitable for offshore wind

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  • Climate change
The Australian Government has declared an area in the Pacific Ocean off the Hunter, New South Wales (NSW) as suitable for future offshore wind…
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Removal of the water rule for forest carbon credit projects

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  • Climate change
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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Hydrogen Headstart and National Hydrogen Strategy Review: have your say

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  • Climate change
The Government is now inviting stakeholder feedback on two important initiatives in positioning Australia as a global leader in hydrogen: the…
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Grant funding available to reduce marine debris impact on the Reef

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  • Reef
Grant funding of $3.5 million is now available to help tackle marine debris entering the Great Barrier Reef.