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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79246
121 pages
PDF
The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee (ERAC) met on 7-8 November 2024 to consider a periodic review of the Beef Herd Management method, a mechanism under Australia's emissions reduction framework. The meeting agenda indicates this was a decision item scheduled for 60…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79261
3 pages
PDF
Salmon Tasmania's CEO wrote to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on 6 November 2024 regarding the Marine Farming Expansion in Macquarie Harbour (EPBC 2012/6406), a project under reconsideration for "not a controlled action" status. The letter welcomed the Minister's approval…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79262
3 pages
PDF
Luke Martin, CEO of Salmon Tasmania, wrote to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek on 6 November 2024 regarding the Marine Farming Expansion in Macquarie Harbour (EPBC 2012/6406), a reconsideration request under the EPBC Act seeking confirmation the action is "not a controlled…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79126
78 pages
PDF
This disclosure contains advocacy correspondence from environmental organisations (Australian Conservation Foundation and allies) to Prime Minister Albanese dated 12 December 2024, expressing disappointment at the failure to negotiate passage of Nature Positive Bills during…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
78673
72 pages
PDF
This disclosure concerns a capital works project at Booderee National Park involving reseal and upgrade of the Depot Carpark, a shared multi-agency facility used by the Director of National Parks, Wreck Bay Aboriginal Council Committee, and the Department of Infrastructure…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79332
32 pages
PDF
Following a Federal Court ruling that ordered the Environmental Defenders Office (EDO) to pay Santos Ltd $9,042,093.05 in costs after the dismissal of a Tiwi Island traditional owners' challenge to the Barossa offshore gas project, DCCEEW reviewed whether the EDO's conduct…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79094
65 pages
PDF
Internal DCCEEW correspondence and a standard EPBC Act obligations letter regarding a proposed gold mine by Ballymore Resources near Dittmer, Queensland. The documents show coordination between the Compliance and Enforcement Branch and Nature Positive Regulation Division in…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79281
328 pages
PDF
This disclosure comprises internal departmental correspondence regarding Australia's 2021 CITES Annual Report submission to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species Secretariat. The email from DCCEEW's CITES Management Authority sought approval to submit…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79033
18 pages
PDF
Internal decision brief from DCCEEW recommending a second extension of the timeframe for deciding whether to approve Mount Gilead Stage 2 Residential Development (EPBC 2019/8587) in Gilead, NSW. The project, proposed by Lendlease Communities, was determined a controlled action…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79253
6 pages
PDF
This document appears to be a malformed or corrupted FOI release containing Australia's CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) annual illegal trade reporting template. The released material consists primarily of incomplete instructions and a fragmented…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79240
161 pages
PDF
Maxma Developments Pty Ltd retired 81 biodiversity credits on 1 October 2020 under NSW BioBanking agreements 120 and 274 to satisfy obligations relating to Statement ID 25. The retired credits comprised 38 ecosystem credits across two agreements covering Cumberland Plain grassy…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79100
24 pages
PDF
This disclosure comprises a memorandum from WSP (engineering consultancy) acting as Independent Certifier for the Kidston Solar Project in Northern Queensland, submitted to project lenders in March 2018. The document covers the January 2017 reporting period for the 50 MW solar…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
78775
212 pages
PDF
This disclosure contains methodology documentation for calculating baseline factor resets under the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) Scheme's landfill gas method reforms. The document outlines a technical procedure for determining methane emissions baselines across landfill…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79229
3 pages
PDF
This email from August 2022 documents the Emission Reduction Division's priorities regarding an ACCU (Australian Carbon Credit Unit) review. The division was working with Professor Chubb to scope a potential Australian Academy of Science review of key carbon credit methods, with…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
78886
8 pages
PDF
Email exchanges from March-April 2024 between DCCEEW's Net Zero Industries Division (Offshore Renewables Branch) and the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator regarding departmental participation in the Australian Wind Energy Conference in July 2024. The correspondence confirms…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
78997
2 pages
PDF
This document outlines the Commonwealth policy inclusion methodology for the 2023 Integrated System Plan Review (IASR) and power system modelling. It details how various federal emissions reduction and renewable energy policies are incorporated into the National Electricity…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
78964
143 pages
PDF
This correspondence from DCCEEW's Queensland South Assessment Section (July 2024) concerns the Mt Cotton Quarry Expansion project (EPBC 2011/6225). An assessment officer summarises compliance discussions with project consultants regarding fauna corridor management and material…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
78919
5 pages
PDF
This document is a draft letter from Minister Tanya Plibersek to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young regarding the Nature Positive Bills under Senate consideration in November 2024. The letter outlines benefits the Bills will deliver and seeks the Australian Greens' support for passage…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
79176
22 pages
PDF
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water entered into a three-year helicopter services contract with Nautilus Aviation Pty Ltd (commencing December 9, 2024, terminating November 30, 2027, with a one-year extension option) to support the Office of the…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
78995
6 pages
PDF
The Bob Brown Foundation and Australia Institute wrote to UNESCO in April 2024 requesting international intervention regarding threats to the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area from marine farming operations in Macquarie Harbour. The letter identifies the endangered…