Policy

The Australian Government has announced new conditions that all future applications for the sale of electricity transmission and distribution assets,...

It’s a new year, and the solar and storage industry is already gearing up for The Smart Energy Conference and...

The first review of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 (GEMS Act) will be undertaken by the Federal...

With rising energy prices and potential gas shortages, 2017 has seen a continued focus on issues such as renewables, sustainability,...

The Scientific Inquiry into Hydraulic Fracturing in the Northern Territory final draft report has found that risks associated with onshore...

The decision by the COAG Energy Council to undergo further design work on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG) has received...

The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has published advice to assist energy ministers in fulfilling their commitment to develop a...

Representatives of Australia’s businesses, communities, environment, energy industry and workers have come together to issue statements calling on all state...

The Victorian Government has released its Energy Efficiency and Productivity Strategy which reflects the Government’s commitment to improving energy efficiency...

Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Dr Anthony Lynham, has stated that a re-elected State Labor Government would release more...

The Queensland Labor Party has released its renewable energy policies for the upcoming Queensland election in the form of the...

Legislation abolishing the Limited Merits Review process has passed parliament and will affect the ability of network companies to appeal...

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has finalised the Government’s new national energy policy, which does not adopt a Clean Energy Target...

According to Alan Pears from RMIT University, 2017 is the year when many long-festering energy policy problems must be addressed....

The Energy Efficiency Council (EEC) is seeking input from commercial and industrial energy auditing stakeholders on a proposed training and...

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) has warned that restricting gas exports to boost domestic supply is likely...

Formal notice has been given to liquefied natural gas (LNG) producers of the government's intent to intervene, if necessary, to...

A new $26 million Gas Acceleration Program (GAP) will see The Australian Government work with the States and Territories that...

Australian energy ministers have agreed to implement all but one recommendation of the Final Report of the Independent Review into the...

The Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism (ADGSM) is now in effect, allowing the Government to intervene, if necessary, to ensure...

A report by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), confirms that there is no need for the Commonwealth to restrict...

Government and industry leaders have welcomed the findings of the Finkel Report, commenting that its recommendations were necessary to secure...

A Clean Energy Target and a NEM-wide integrated grid plan, and increased notice for generator closure, are among the recommendations...

The Victorian Government has proposed new gas market reforms in an attempt to drive down prices, protect jobs and preserve...

The CSIRO has released a Low Emissions Technology Roadmap, outlining a range of possible future technology pathways. The Federal Government...

The Queensland Government is set to invest $770 million in an attempt to lower energy prices for consumers in response...