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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
76281-1
26 pages
PDF
In January 2024, DCCEEW staff collaborated with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to prepare for discussions about the 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP). Internal emails from 17-22 January show DCCEEW's Economic Analysis & Modelling Team preparing a list of questions…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
200207
169 pages
PDF
This FOI release contains email correspondence from February-March 2015 regarding the Riley Creek Mine Project (EPBC 2012/6339), a referred action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The emails document administrative communications between…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77481
120 pages
PDF
This compliance report covers the Coomera Connector Stage 1 project (EPBC 2020/8646) for the period March 2023 to March 2024. The document is a formal compliance submission from Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads to the federal Department of Climate Change…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77153
46 pages
PDF
An exploration licence issued to Offshore Energy Pty Ltd for offshore wind energy research and development near Gippsland, Victoria. The licence document outlines standard regulatory conditions including: work plan compliance, mandatory environment plan submission and revision…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77547
70 pages
PDF
Correspondence from January 2023 documents Minister Chris Bowen's in-principle agreement to fund an International CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage) Research Partnerships Program through the CO2CRC (Cooperative Research Centre for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
190208-1
10 pages
PDF
This is a pre-referral meeting record (26 April 2017) between DCCEEW and Walker Corporation regarding the Toondah Harbour Development project. The developer sought to re-refer the project rather than maintain the existing referral, with a 20 business day decision timeline. The…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77756
12 pages
PDF
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies (AMEC) submitted feedback to DCCEEW on proposed Nature Positive reforms to the EPBC Act in March 2024. AMEC represents over 570 member companies in mineral exploration and mining, noting the sector employs 274,000 people and…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77671
67 pages
PDF
This FOI release concerns Parks Australia vessel operations policy at Kakadu National Park sites (Cahills Crossing and Cannon Hill). The disclosure comprises a June 2024 policy reminder and the underlying Vessel Use Policy document (approved June 2016) setting operational…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77253
28 pages
PDF
DCCEEW wrote to Tamboran Resources Corporation regarding gas exploration works in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin, Northern Territory, to encourage early engagement with EPBC Act requirements. The letter identified potentially relevant matters of national environmental significance…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77878
5 pages
PDF
This decision brief presents the Minister's approval of grant funding allocations under the Powering the Regions Fund Safeguard Transformation Stream (STS) Round 1 Batch 2. The brief confirms that an Expert Advisory Panel reviewed seven eligible applications from trade-exposed…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77498
30 pages
PDF
The disclosure contains a ministerial brief and supporting documents regarding the appointment of Matt Kean as Chair of the Climate Change Authority. The brief, dated 21 June 2024, recommends nominating Kean for a five-year part-time position, citing his substantial experience…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77549
40 pages
PDF
This disclosure concerns the Australian Antarctic Division's contract extension with Skytraders for A319 intercontinental air transport services to Antarctica, not an environmental assessment or regulatory decision. The document is a financial approval brief seeking PGPA Act…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77554
36 pages
PDF
The disclosure includes internal departmental correspondence and briefing materials concerning modifications 5 and 8 to the Angus Place coal mine in New South Wales, which relate to dewatering operations at the mine. The Angus Place West project (EPBC 2022/09270) was determined…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77409
378 pages
PDF
This briefing (19 June 2023) to the Minister for Environment and Water outlines the department's monitoring and compliance framework for environmental offsets under EPBC Act approval conditions. The department monitors approximately 1,378 offset sites linked to 971 EPBC…
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DCC
DCCEEW
Released
77851
2 pages
PDF
This ministerial brief addresses the Jabiluka Mineral Lease renewal scheduled for August 2024. The Mirarr Traditional Owners, represented by Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation, oppose lease renewal and instead support incorporating Jabiluka into Kakadu National Park to prevent…