We will commence a review of the Safeguard Mechanism in the second half of 2026. Read more about the review. The Safeguard Mechanism is the Australian Government’s policy for reducing emissions at ...

The Developer Rating Scheme is now live for renewable energy developers and transmission companies to begin the assessment process via direct engagement with Equifax Australasia Credit Ratings Pty Ltd ...

The IChEMS Online Register has been updated to include recent scheduling decisions: Twenty-one new standards have been added following public consultation during the 2025–26 financial year. This ...

The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Method Tracker shows the status of ACCU scheme methods at different stages of the method lifecycle. All methods are subject to review by the Emissions ...

We will temporarily publish the latest available weekly statistics on fuel stocks held in Australia. This will support increased access to timely information. Regulated entities report the stocks they ...

The GO scheme is a voluntary framework for emissions accounting of products, and certification of renewable electricity. It supports the Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia plan to ...

With strong targets and new policies in place driving emissions reduction, the context for voluntary climate action has changed. The Australian Government plans to end Climate Active certification. We ...

Permits will only be issued by the minister if the activity relevant to the protected matter: contributes significantly to the conservation of the species or ecological community is incidental to, and ...

Myrtle rust is a disease caused by the exotic fungus Austropuccinia psidii (formerly Puccinia psidii, initially identified as Uredo rangelii). Myrtle rust threatens trees and shrubs in the Myrtaceae ...

‘Commercial buildings’ refers to non-residential facilities. These include shops, restaurants, offices, industrial premises, hotels, schools and hospitals. The commercial building sector is ...

the National Environment Protection Council Act 1994 (Cth) mirror legislation in other jurisdictions. The NEPC is a platform for the Commonwealth, states and territories to work together on ...

The National Environmental Protection Agency was established on 1 July 2026. Relevant content will be transitioning to nationalepa.gov.au in the coming weeks. The refrigeration and air conditioning ...