BCSD Australia

This week's highlights include: * ACCU 'hard limit'. A CEFC-backed report proposes capping the extent to which ACCUs can be used to offset liquid fuel-related emissions in key sectors. * It's not pollution. The Wheatstone LNG project's greenhouse gas emissions are not pollution, says

This week's highlights include: * Carbon credits bulk-buy. In a first, the ACCC plans to authorise an ACCUs bulk-buy, and it could benefit Victorian environmental plantings projects. * 'No meaningful response'. Queensland's environment department has issued a PFAS-related enforcement order to Liquid Terminals Australia. * Marine heatwave

This week's highlights include: * EPA steps up. NSW's EPA will soon release draft time-bound emissions reduction expectations for the coal sector, while the state government is drafting adaptation regulations. * Another attempt. After its first attempt was deemed unacceptable, the Port of Hastings has submitted a new

This week's highlights include: * 24-year wait to fill coal mine. An EnergyAustralia Yallourn coal mine rehabilitation plan says it will take over two decades to fill the pit with water. * Climate disclosures scrutiny. Victoria's Auditor-General has a two-stage plan to examine climate disclosures by state agencies.

This week's highlights include: * New energy review. Queensland's Productivity Commission has received terms of reference for a new energy inquiry. * Battery changes. A voluntary battery stewardship scheme is set to receive ACCC approval for fee and rebate changes, but the scheme still might not last. * PFAS

This week's highlights include: * Clean energy woes. Numerous organisations have criticised a Queensland Bill that puts new hurdles in the way of clean energy project assessments. * New ACCC guidance. The ACCC is planning to release new guidance on 'emissions-related claims'. * Special case pleas. ASIC has started