Emissions reduction news
2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release: have your say
News
14 September 2021
Consultation is now open on potential areas to be included in the 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release. Submissions are welcome until 12 October 2021.
APPEA 2021 conference: speech by Dr Alan Finkel
Speech
9 September 2021
Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, gave the lead industry address at the APPEA 2021 conference in June 2021.
New legislation to encourage investment in offshore renewable energy
News
2 September 2021
The Australian Government has introduced the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Bill 2021. The new framework covers infrastructure projects for offshore electricity generation and transmission.
Challenges of the Age webinar September 2021: speech by Dr Alan Finkel
Speech
1 September 2021
Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, delivered a speech for the Challenges of the Age webinar.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: March 2021 quarterly update
News
31 August 2021
The latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory confirms Australia’s emissions are at their lowest level on record.
Soil carbon method to reduce emissions: have your say
News
30 August 2021
Provide input on a draft soil carbon method for the Emissions Reduction Fund. Consultation closes on 27 September 2021.
Emissions Reduction Fund reaches 1,000 project milestone
News
27 August 2021
The Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) has registered a soil carbon project in regional New South Wales as its 1,000th project.
Safeguard Crediting Mechanism: have your say
News
23 August 2021
We are seeking feedback on a mechanism that will unlock low cost abatement and help Australia lower emissions. Submissions close on 5 October.
Safeguard Mechanism prescribed landfill gas capture rate: have your say
News
18 August 2021
We are consulting on a proposed amendment to the Safeguard Mechanism that will affect landfill facilities. Have your say by 15 September 2021.
New roadmap to encourage carbon capture and utilisation technologies
News
17 August 2021
A new CSIRO roadmap supported by our department outlines cost-effective ways for industry to adopt carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) technologies and reduce emissions.
Future fuels funding to support over 400 new electric vehicle charging stations
News
4 August 2021
The first round of the Future Fuels Fund is investing $24.55 million in new fast charging stations across Australia.
Emissions Reduction Fund method development priorities: have your say
News
26 July 2021
Share your ideas on how Australian businesses can cut the amount of greenhouse gases they create and undertake activities that store carbon. Consultation closes 26 August 2021.
Industrial and commercial emissions reduction method: have your say
News
20 July 2021
We’d like input on a draft industrial and commercial emissions reduction method for the Emissions Reduction Fund. Consultation closes on 17 August 2021.
Agriculture Industries Energy Taskforce July 2021: speech by Dr Alan Finkel
Speech
14 July 2021
Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, delivered a speech to the Agriculture Industries Energy Taskforce.
Carbon capture and storage method: have your say
News
29 June 2021
We'd like input on a draft carbon capture and storage (CCS) method for the Emissions Reduction Fund. Consultation closes on 27 July 2021.
Vale Chloe Munro AO
News
28 June 2021
Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, pays tribute to Chloe Munro AO.
International tech partnerships to cut emissions and create jobs
News
16 June 2021
Australia’s efforts to reduce emissions and create jobs have received a major boost from new technology partnerships with Singapore, Germany and Japan.
Nominations open for Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release
News
16 June 2021
The Australian Government is calling for nominations for the upcoming 2021 Offshore Greenhouse Gas Storage Acreage Release.
Carbon capture projects receive funding to accelerate technology and reduce emissions
News
8 June 2021
Six carbon capture projects will receive funding to further develop the technology in Australia while creating jobs and reducing emissions
Low emissions technologies drive demand for Australia’s critical minerals
News
7 June 2021
According to a new report, Australia’s critical minerals will be vital to the growth of low emissions technologies.
Grants available for livestock feed technology trials
News
4 June 2021
The Australian Government is funding trials to measure the emissions reduction and productivity benefits of livestock feed technologies.
Mission Innovation 2.0 launch June 2021: speech by Dr Alan Finkel
Speech
3 June 2021
Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, spoke at the Mission Innovation 2.0 launch.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: December 2020 quarterly update
News
31 May 2021
The latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory confirms Australia’s emissions are at their lowest level on record.
Hydrogen Park South Australia (HyP SA) launch May 2021: speech by Dr Alan Finkel
Speech
19 May 2021
Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, spoke at the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) HyP SA launch.
Safeguard Mechanism additional default values: have your say
News
6 May 2021
The Safeguard Mechanism is open for consultation. Visit our consultation hub to have your say.
Achieving the ‘Electric Planet’
News
23 April 2021
An ‘Electric Planet’ is possible by 2050, Dr Alan Finkel says in an interview with Sky News.
Advantage for Australia in the hydrogen export market
News
23 April 2021
Australia will have an advantage in the hydrogen export market, Dr Alan Finkel says in an interview with Sky News.
Australia invests in carbon offset scheme for Indo-Pacific
News
23 April 2021
The Australian Government is investing $59.9 million to help our regional neighbours measure and cut emissions.
International partnerships to accelerate low emissions technology
News
22 April 2021
Australia is investing $565.8 million for global collaboration to make low emissions technologies cheaper.
Clean hydrogen and carbon capture investment to create 2,500 jobs while reducing emissions
News
21 April 2021
$539.2 million for clean hydrogen and carbon capture, use and storage projects will reduce emissions, boost jobs and support Australia’s economic recovery.
Australia’s greenhouse gas accounts for 2019
News
19 April 2021
Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts for 2019 are now available. Read the National Inventory Report 2019 or explore interactive data by state and territory, economic sector and metric.
Hydrogen House at RMIT April 2021: speech by Dr Alan Finkel
Speech
12 April 2021
Special Advisor to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, presented to Hydrogen House at RMIT in Victoria on hydrogen and the global transition to net zero emissions.
HESC celebrates hydrogen production milestone
News
26 March 2021
A Japanese-Australian pilot project is now producing hydrogen from coal in Victoria’s Latrobe Valley.
Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) operations launch Latrobe Valley March 2021: speech by Dr Alan Finkel
Speech
12 March 2021
Special Advisor to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology, Dr Alan Finkel, spoke at the HESC Operations Commencement Celebration in the Latrobe Valley.
New fund to support carbon capture, use and storage projects
News
1 March 2021
A new fund will offer businesses, researchers and governments a share in up to $50 million to develop emissions reduction projects. Applications are now open until 29 March.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: September 2020 quarterly update
News
26 February 2021
The latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory confirms Australia’s emissions are at their lowest level since 1995.
Dr Alan Finkel appointed Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology
News
22 February 2021
The Prime Minister appointed Dr Alan Finkel as Special Adviser to the Australian Government on Low Emissions Technology in December 2020.
New funding for fast-charging stations for electric vehicles
News
16 February 2021
A new fund will expand access to fast-charging stations for battery electric vehicles to help consumers transition to new vehicle technologies. Applications are open until 6 April.
Future Fuels Strategy discussion paper: have your say
News
5 February 2021
We are seeking feedback on a Future Fuels Strategy discussion paper to future-proof the road transport sector. Consultation closes 2 April 2021.
Projecting Australia’s emissions: 2020 report
News
10 December 2020
Updated emissions projections show Australia is on track to meet and beat its 2030 Paris target.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: June 2020 quarterly update
News
30 November 2020
Australia has beaten its 2020 greenhouse gas emissions target, according to the latest update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory.
Australia and Singapore to work together to accelerate low emissions technologies
News
26 October 2020
The Minister announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore to advance cooperation on low-emissions technologies and solutions.
Estimating greenhouse gas emission methods: 2020 update
News
22 September 2020
We have released the 2020 National Greenhouse Accounts Factors to help companies and individuals estimate greenhouse gas emissions.
Low Emissions Technology Statement to help reduce emissions and boost the economy
News
22 September 2020
The Government’s first Low Emissions Technology Statement supports a prosperous Australia, recognised as a global low emissions technology leader.
Australia invests in lower emissions through future technologies
News
17 September 2020
A $1.9 billion investment package in future low emissions technologies will support jobs, cut costs for households and improve the reliability of our energy supply.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions: March 2020 quarterly update
News
31 August 2020
A reduction in petrol and jet fuel use due to COVID-19 has contributed to a drop in Australia’s emissions, according to preliminary estimates for the June quarter.
Australia beats Kyoto-era emissions reduction targets
News
15 July 2020
Australia beat its Kyoto era climate targets by around 80% of a full year’s emissions.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions to December 2019
News
29 May 2020
Our Quarterly Update provides estimates of greenhouse gas emissions up to December 2019. We’ve also released the annual National Greenhouse Accounts.
2020 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme update: comments welcome
News
29 May 2020
We are seeking feedback on draft amendments to National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme. Submissions close on 10 June 2020.
FullCAM update: have your say on draft guidelines for the 2020 pre-release
News
21 May 2020
FullCAM is a model we use for Australia's national greenhouse gas emissions account and estimating abatement in Emissions Reduction Fund projects. Submit your feedback by 12 June.
Australia’s Technology Investment Roadmap: have your say
News
21 May 2020
Help shape Australia's path to a lower emissions future by providing feedback on a national Technology Investment Roadmap. Submissions are welcome until 21 June 2020.
Expert panel identifies opportunities to reduce emissions
News
19 May 2020
An expert panel led by Mr Grant King has provided advice to help lower carbon emissions and beat Australia’s emission reduction targets.
Update on bushfire emissions in Australia’s 2019-20 fire season
News
21 April 2020
Our department’s technical update provides provides preliminary information on estimating greenhouse gas emissions from bushfires and carbon sequestration in the recovering forests.
Draft sampling guidance for measurement-based soil carbon methods: have your say
News
16 March 2020
We welcome feedback on proposed changes to sampling requirements for certain Emissions Reduction Fund methods and documents. Submissions close 27 March.
Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions to September 2019
News
24 February 2020
Our department has released the latest Quarterly Update of Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas Inventory which provides estimates of greenhouse gas emissions up to September 2019.
New $3.5 billion investment in climate solutions
News
25 February 2018
The Climate Solutions Package builds on our existing climate change policies and programs to deliver on Australia’s 2030 Paris Agreement commitments.