Tag: legislation

The Australian Government has officially launched the second review of the Dairy Code of Conduct, inviting stakeholders from across the dairy sector to provide feedback on its effectiveness and areas for improvement.

The New South Wales (NSW) Government is set to introduce legislation that will ban suppliers found guilty of serious misconduct from securing state contracts. 

Starting 1 September, new legislation in Australia will enhance safety measures for workers exposed to respirable crystalline silica dust across various industries, as reported by the Australian Workers’ Union.

Australia has taken a significant step toward establishing the Net Zero Economy Authority, with the Senate passing legislation today aimed at helping workers and communities, especially in traditional energy sectors, capitalise on the nation's transition to a net zero economy.

The Climate Council has welcomed the introduction of Queensland's Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024, which lays out ambitious strategies to accelerate the shift towards renewable energy sources and simultaneously reduce pollution levels.

The United States Congress has passed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive legislation that not only addresses critical aspects of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program but also establishes key exemptions for both Australia and the United Kingdom from US defence export control licensing.

The New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023, aiming to enshrine legal emissions reduction objectives and establish an independent Net Zero Commission.

South Australia has taken a step towards consolidating its leadership in renewable energy and hydrogen sectors with the introduction of the Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Bill. 

Minister for Climate Action Lily D’Ambrosio has formalised its emissions reduction target, under Victoria’s Climate Change Act 2017, to cut Victoria’s emissions by 75 to 80 per cent by 2035.

The Queensland government announced new legislation that aims to support the state’s booming renewable energy industry with $33 billion in economic activity as well as the creation of up to 10,000 jobs.