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DCC
DCCEEW
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77776
21 pages
PDF
The disclosure contains email correspondence regarding Mt Arthur Coal Mine Modification 2 (EPBC 2024/09796), a referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999. In June 2024, DCCEEW sought a 15 business day suspension of the statutory referral…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77449
2 pages
PDF
A DCCEEW meeting note from June 2024 documents discussions with Tamboran Resources regarding unconventional gas exploration and appraisal activities (Shenandoah project) in the Northern Territory. The note covers project overview, EPBC Act obligations, and matters of national…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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72895-3
3 pages
PDF
This FOI disclosure releases consultation correspondence regarding the Liquid Fuel Security Review final report (167 pages, October 2020). The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources prepared the report for potential Cabinet consideration, with the Minister…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77936
15 pages
PDF
This disclosure comprises correspondence between Whitehaven Coal's Managing Director Paul Flynn and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek (April 2024) notifying the minister of Whitehaven's completed acquisition of the Daunia and Blackwater metallurgical coal mines in…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77680
168 pages
PDF
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water issued a referral decision brief recommending that the Northern Midlands Solar Farm in Tasmania (EPBC 2024/09775), proposed by Connorville Estates Pty Ltd, should be determined as "not a controlled action" (NCA)…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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78009
9 pages
PDF
This decision brief concerns a section 10 declaration under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 for the McPhillamys Gold Mine in New South Wales, recommended to the Minister for Environment and Water on 2 August 2024. The brief recommends…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77552
75 pages
PDF
The Business Council of Australia submitted feedback to DCCEEW's Nature Positive Taskforce on 20 February 2024 regarding EPBC Act reform consultation. The BCA expressed concerns that the "lock up" consultation process—which restricted detailed stakeholder engagement to limited…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77821
90 pages
PDF
The IESC received a presentation on 15 May 2024 from Charles Darwin University examining climate change impacts on hydrological systems in the Northern Territory, with specific focus on the Beetaloo Basin shale gas region. The presentation addressed three interconnected topics…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77677
340 pages
PDF
A ministerial brief dated July 2024 outlines the Department's recommendation for grant funding decisions under the Powering the Regions Fund Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS) Round 1 Batch 2. The Expert Advisory Panel reviewed seven eligible applications from trade-exposed…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77993
20 pages
PDF
This briefing document reports the costs of Australian Government participation at COP28 (Dubai, November-December 2023). The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) delegation of 33 staff cost A$865,958.77 in travel, accommodation, and…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77989
112 pages
PDF
The FOI disclosure includes Chapter 2 of the SunCable Australia-Asia PowerLink Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), submitted March 2022. The document describes a major energy infrastructure project comprising a solar precinct at Powell Creek, overhead transmission lines, a…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77951
54 pages
PDF
This FOI disclosure contains hotel accommodation invoices from DCCEEW staff travel to international climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan in July 2024. The documents show three hotel bills: a JW Marriott Absheron stay (24-25 July) costing 514.60 AZN, a Shamakhi Palace stay…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77934
15 pages
PDF
This disclosure contains an email from the Climate Change Authority CEO to Minister Bowen on 14 August 2024 transmitting updated versions of the standing notice of members' interests and register of material personal interests from CCA Chair Matt Kean. The document is classified…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77747
4 pages
PDF
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) wrote to Prime Minister Albanese on 14 June 2024 regarding concerns about Stage 2 Nature Positive legislation reforms currently before Parliament. CME, representing Western Australia's resources sector, noted that WA…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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66858
42 pages
PDF
This disclosure reveals email correspondence from July-August 2020 between Delta Electricity and the Department of Industry regarding the UNGI (Underutilised National Grid Infrastructure) program and Vales Point power station project. The emails document Delta's submission of…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77861
15 pages
PDF
This FOI disclosure contains invoicing and contract documents related to catering services for the AELEERT Global Summit gala dinner event, not environmental matters. The documents show a $12,419 deposit invoice from Fresh Catering Pty Limited (dated 5 June 2024) for venue hire…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77416
No document available
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77894
33 pages
PDF
The document concerns preparation of ministerial briefing materials on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, with materials being coordinated across DCCEEW and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (DITRDCA). Email exchanges from…
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DCC
DCCEEW
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77950
11 pages
PDF
This disclosure contains detailed expense reports documenting overseas and domestic travel costs for three DCCEEW divisions during July-December 2023. The International Environment, Reef and Ocean Division incurred approximately $330,000 in travel expenses across multiple trips…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77775
71 pages
PDF
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water conducted a pre-referral meeting with Black Mountain Energy on 6 February 2024 regarding the Valhalla Gas Exploration and Appraisal Program (EPBC 2024/09889). Black Mountain Energy sought guidance on…