Carbon trading may mean $14 billion tax bill for Australian businesses
22 April, 2008The Taxation Institute of Australia has warned that the proposed carbon trading scheme could reap more than $14 billion in businesses tax unless the Australian government takes immediate steps to clarify the tax effects of the proposed carbon trading scheme.
Economic analysis of the proposed emissions trading scheme
18 April, 2008The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research says it is well advanced with a study of the likely costs to the New Zealand economy of the Emissions Trading Scheme on which the Finance and Expenditure Committee is hearing submissions.
Carbon neutral public service program update
09 April, 2008Agencies in the core public service released their carbon emissions inventories and carbon reduction plans as the first step in New Zealand's Carbon Neutral Public Service program, announced Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.
New sustainability standard set for heritage buildings
08 February, 2008A NSW government project has set a benchmark for environmental sustainability in heritage buildings, according to Planning Minister Frank Sartor.
Carbon neutral cabinet
29 January, 2008South Australia’s cabinet ministers have announced plans to offset the greenhouse gases used in the course of their duties, including all air travel.
The sustainability advantage
23 January, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field, JournalistThe Department of Environment & Climate Change in NSW runs a program for businesses called Sustainability Advantage, which it believes makes sense of all of the noise about sustainability
Move to phase out plastic bags confirmed
10 January, 2008Peter Garrett has confirmed that he will move to phase out plastic check-out bags “by the end of the year” — if necessary with a legislative ban. The move follows an announcement by the Chinese government that it will ban the giving away of free plastic bags by June.
Public Facilities Program now open
10 January, 2008Funding is now available for water- and energy-savings projects in public or education facilities through the NSW government’s Climate Change Fund.
Labor takes the first steps towards tackling climate change
18 December, 2007 by Carolyn Jackson, EditorOn his first day in office after being sworn in as Australia's 26th Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd signed the Kyoto Protocol, which is considered to be the most far-reaching agreement on environment and sustainable development ever to be adopted
Grant to deliver sustainable project
28 November, 2007EcoNova has been awarded a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement sustainable projects that contribute to Australia’s diminishing water supply.
'Green-tape': the next challenge for business
22 October, 2007 by Carolyn Jackson, EditorLegislation and regulation surrounding environmental issues has been increasing at a steady rate for years. Now with the emergence of climate change issues it is set to escalate further and impact all businesses
Government announces emissions trading scheme
28 September, 2007An emissions trading scheme will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote environmentally friendly behaviour and create business opportunities for New Zealanders, according to Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Climate Change Minister David Parker.
Advancing sustainability
18 September, 2007The House Environment Committee has tabled its report 'Sustainability for survival: creating a climate for change', recommending the establishment of a national Sustainability Commissioner, Commission and Charter. The report argues that strong Australian government leadership is required to advance sustainability.
Trees please for APEC partners
06 September, 2007Australian scientists are training foresters in neighbouring APEC countries to use the Australian Greenhouse Office's National Carbon Accounting Toolbox (NCAT) to assess carbon sequestration in native and plantation forests.
Launch of carbon trading exchange
03 September, 2007ACX (Australian Climate Exchange) has launched the Melbourne-based carbon trading exchange.
