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Future Made in Australia legislation passes Senate, boosting net zero ambitions
The Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia legislation has passed Parliament, setting the stage for Australia’s involvement in the global transition to net zero emissions.
Australian gov’t conducts second review of Dairy Code of Conduct
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.
NSW to ban suppliers engaging in misconduct from state contracts
The New South Wales (NSW) Government is set to introduce legislation that will ban suppliers found guilty of serious misconduct from securing state contracts.
New laws provide expanded protection for workers exposed to silica dust – AWU
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’s net zero economy authority legislation passes Senate
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.
Queensland introduces new Clean Economy Jobs Bill
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.
US Congress greenlights key measures in NDAA 2024 for AUKUS submarine transfer
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.
NSW’s emission reduction targets set in stone with new climate bill
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.
New legislation to boost South Australia’s hydrogen and renewable energy initiatives
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.
Victoria gov’t legislates ambitious emissions reduction target
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.
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