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Hunter offshore renewable energy infrastructure: have your say

  • Have your say
  • Energy
23 February 2023
We are seeking your feedback on the benefits and effects of future offshore renewable energy projects in a proposed area of the Pacific Ocean region…
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Strategic water purchasing to Bridge the Gap within the Murray-Darling Basin

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  • Water
22 February 2023
The Australian Government is committed to delivering the Murray–Darling Basin Plan (Basin Plan) in full.
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Opening soon: energy efficiency grants to support small and medium businesses

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  • Energy
21 February 2023
Update on 3 April 2023: closed to new applications
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Industry Information session for Regional Hydrogen Hubs Program – Townsville Region grant program

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  • Climate change
20 February 2023
An online Industry Information Session will be held on 2 March 2023 between 2.30-3.30pm (ADST) or 1.30-2.30pm Queensland local time.
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Australia nominates two Equality Initiative Ambassadors

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  • Energy
17 February 2023
Australia has formalised its engagement in the Equality in Energy Transitions Ambassadors Program through the department’s nomination of 2 Australian…
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Avoided deforestation method closed to new projects

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  • Climate change
15 February 2023
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has revoked the avoided deforestation method under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme.
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Western Australian South Coast Purse Seine Managed Fishery - Agency application 2023

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  • Fisheries
10 February 2023
The public consultation period for assessment for export accreditation will be open until COB 15 March 2023.
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Collective effort helps bird breeding at Narran Lakes

  • Media release
  • CEWO
08 February 2023
To help maintain bird breeding conditions at the Dharriwaa (also known as Narran Lakes), the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder has entered into…
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Minister Bowen’s trip to Europe and the UAE

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  • Climate change
08 February 2023
The Minister for Climate Change and Energy along with DCCEEW staff visited with counterparts across the United Arab Emirates and Europe.
The Gwydir Wetlands in northern NSW. Image: Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder

Water for the environment crucial for rivers and wetlands as floodwaters recede

  • Media release
  • CEWO
02 February 2023
Delivering water for the environment plays a critical role in the survival of fish and birds as floodwaters begin to recede in some areas of the…
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Australia and the Netherlands sign milestone renewable hydrogen agreement

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  • Climate change
31 January 2023
In a milestone agreement, Australia and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the development of a renewable hydrogen…
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Australia and Germany strengthen hydrogen partnership

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  • Climate change
27 January 2023
Today, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen met with German Minister for Education and Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger in Berlin to…
Pelicans flying into roost in the Lachlan catchment in 2022. Photo credit: Warren Chad

Waterbird breeding brings hope for a population boost

  • Media release
  • CEWO
25 January 2023
The boom-and-bust nature of much of Australia that is west of the Great Divide has never been more apparent than in the current conditions being…
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Australia’s first offshore wind area now open for feasibility licence applications

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  • Climate change
23 January 2023
The invitation period for feasibility licence applications in the Gippsland declared area is now open until 27 April 2023.