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Australia is meeting our climate change targets, improving the environment and supporting an effective international response.

The Government’s policies reduce emissions by boosting energy productivity, reducing waste, rehabilitating degraded land, increasing renewable energy and driving innovation. The Government’s policies are addressing climate change while helping to reduce costs for households and businesses.

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The Department of the Environment and Energy is seeking comments on the draft Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Rule 2016 (No.1). The consultation period closes 19 December 2016.
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2016
Two draft savanna fire management methods are now open for informal public consultation. The formal public consultation period will commence on the 21 November until the 19 December 2016.
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Nov
2016
Eligible interest holder consent information on the Clean Energy Regulator’s website has been updated.
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Nov
2016
A new Emission Reduction Fund schematic is available on the Clean Energy Regulator’s website.
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Nov
2016
Congratulations to Charles Sturt University on receiving the award for Carbon Reduction at the 2016 Green Gown Awards Australia and ACTS Awards of Excellence last week in QLD. They have also been awarded the Climate Change Leadership Award and a joint winner of the Green Globe Climate Change and Leadership Award.
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Australian Government action on climate change

Australia is meeting our climate change targets, improving the environment and supporting an effective international response.

Emissions Reduction Fund

The Emissions Reduction Fund is the centrepiece of the Australian Government's policy suite to reduce emissions.

A Plan for a Cleaner Environment

Find out more about the Australian Government’s plan for a cleaner environment.