WA to consolidate six water Acts into one
20 March, 2015The Western Australian Government has announced the drafting of the Water Resources Management Bill, claimed by Water Minister Mia Davies to deliver the most significant change to the state's water management framework in more than 100 years.
Lord Stern calls for a new approach to climate change negotiations
09 December, 2014As the Lima Climate Change Conference enters its second week, British academic Professor Nicholas Stern has released a report stating that governments should be ambitious, dynamic and collaborative in their negotiations over a new international agreement on climate change.
Emissions Reduction Fund passed by Senate
03 November, 2014The legislative amendments to establish the Emissions Reduction Fund - the centrepiece of the Australian Government’s policy suite to reduce emissions - has been passed by the Senate.
Energy Green Paper outlines blueprint for future policies
25 September, 2014The Australian Government has released the Energy Green Paper - a document which includes policy approaches to ensure reliable and affordable energy that supports business competitiveness, lowers the cost of living and grows exports.
Companies call for RET to stay
23 September, 2014Forty small and medium businesses from around Australia have submitted an open letter to the government, urging it to retain the Renewable Energy Target (RET) and reject the recommendations of the recent review to shut down or severely reduce the target.
Backlash against RET review recommendations
01 September, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Government has released the RET Review report - an assessment of the Renewable Energy Target (RET) conducted by an independent panel. The review has been criticised by major players in the renewable energy industry.
Where does the carbon tax abolition leave businesses?
04 August, 2014Accounting firm RSM Bird Cameron has outlined the initial impact of the abolition of the carbon pricing mechanism on businesses.
Carbon tax finally repealed
17 July, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe carbon tax was given the axe today as senators voted for the scheme's repeal.
National container deposit scheme claimed to cost $8bn
15 July, 2014The Daily Telegraph claims to have obtained a secret government report, written in March this year, which contains figures for a proposed national container deposit scheme (CDS). Such a scheme could cost consumers $8 billion a year - up from the $1.4 billion originally estimated.
PUP senators block carbon tax repeal
10 July, 2014 by Lauren DavisThe Abbott government was dealt a massive blow today as senators from the Palmer United Party (PUP) withdrew their support for the repeal of the carbon tax.
Government policies bolstering China's renewable energy capacity
27 June, 2014Research and consulting firm GlobalData has revealed that China's renewable energy capacity increased from 27.8 GW in 2001 to 183 GW in 2013, and looks set to continue rising.
CEFC saved by the Senate
19 June, 2014The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) was saved yesterday after the Senate, led by the Labor Party and Greens, rejected legislation to abolish the scheme for a second time.
AWA welcomes investment in water
18 June, 2014NSW Treasurer Andrew Constance has handed down the 2014-15 Budget for NSW. The state government's investment in the water industry has been welcomed by the Australian Water Association (AWA).
Green paper on Developing Northern Australia
11 June, 2014Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Warren Truss has released the green paper on Developing Northern Australia. The development of the region is a priority for the Australian Government, the minister said.
Murray-Darling Water Recovery Strategy released
02 June, 2014The Australian Government has released the Water Recovery Strategy - its proposal to deliver on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan on time and in full, with priority given to water-saving infrastructure investments.
