Comments are being sought on the Draft National Building Energy Standard-Setting, Assessment and Rating Framework.
The Government is committed to supporting jobs and households through putting a price on carbon.
The Republic of Korea has passed legislation for a national emissions trading scheme (ETS).
Livestock producers may have new opportunities to earn carbon credits for reducing methane emissions with a new offsets methodology.
Australia and the European Union working towards linking their Emissions Trading Schemes (ETS), during bilateral talks in Brussels.
Australia's move to a clean energy future has taken centre stage at an international forum in Rome this week. ...
On 17 April 2012 the department released the National Greenhouse Accounts including the latest quarterly trends.
Australia moved one step closer to a clean energy future today as the Clean Energy Regulator commenced operations.
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The Australian Government is committed to action that will safeguard our environment, sustain our society and support our economy.

Tools and Resources

Clean Energy Future

The plan will cut pollution and drive investment, helping to ensure Australia can compete and remain prosperous in the future

A-Z of Government initiatives

Comprehensive listing of climate change and energy efficiency initiatives

LivingGreener

Practical tips for saving energy and money, plus access to Australian, state and territory government household rebates and assistance

Clean Energy Regulator

An independent statutory authority that administers new and existing regulatory schemes, increasing the use of clean energy.

Carbon Farming Initiative

Farmers and landholders can earn carbon credits by storing carbon or reducing greenhouse gas emissions on the land.

National Greenhouse Energy and Reporting

National framework for the reporting and dissemination of information around corporation greenhouse gas emissions, projects, energy use and production.

Climate Commission

An independent body that provides information on climate change to the Australian public and Government

Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator

Increasing Australia's renewable electricity generation

Garnaut Climate Change Review - Update 2011

Professor Ross Garnaut's report on the impacts of climate change on the Australian economy