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NSW government grants $11m to curb carbon pollution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026  |  NEWS
The NSW government is granting $11 million to support low carbon farming and land management projects that aim to cut pollution and support the state's transition to net zero. Nine projects worth more than $6.6 million are already approved and will ...

Increased tax a move to 'shut down' local oil and gas: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... by up to 94%, destroying Australia's ability to attract investment in critical new energy supply. This comes as the government is being urged to impose a 25% windfall levy on Australian energy production or exports, to combat rising domestic energy costs ...

Foreign resident CGT discount on renewable assets takes shape

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... attributable to Australian renewable energy assets. The proposed reform was announced in the 2024-25 Budget when the government pledged to strengthen the foreign resident CGT regime to ensure that foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia ...

Government kicks off Investor Front Door pilot projects

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, minister for infrastructure, transport, regional development and local government Catherine King, and minister for industry and innovation and minister for science Tim Ayres unveiled the Investor Front Door's first pilot projects. ...

First Nations Foundation recovers over $4m in super for Qld communities

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... said. The Financial Wellness Outreach program convenes the super sector, banks, utilities providers, ombudsmen and government agencies, to deliver coordinated support. By bringing the system into community, the program helps individuals locate lost or ...

CEFC backs Australian Ethical's new fund with $125m

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026  |  NEWS
... presents and feel good about where their money is invested. "We're pleased to receive the support of the Australian government through the partnership with the CEFC on this fund."

Circular economy needs to be realigned for effective deployment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026  |  NEWS
Although a circular economy is modelled to eliminate waste and pollution, new research led by Charles Darwin University (CDU) indicates there are recurring challenges around it. A circular economy is a system that aims to minimise waste by keeping materials ...

Australia expects AI developers to support energy transition

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
The Australian government said it expects artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure developers to support its national interests and energy transition plans. These expectations come after the release of the government's National AI Plan in December ...

UK launches voluntary nature markets standards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
The UK government has launched Nature Investment Standards to boost investors' confidence in nature markets. They form part of the UK's bid to meet ambitious environmental commitments, saying private sector action is needed and nature markets ...

ASFI releases guidance for taxonomy-aligned use-of-proceeds debt

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026  |  NEWS
... instruments and screen for eligible activities and expenditures. The current Australian Taxonomy is consistent with the government's commitment to the Paris Agreement, other climate initiatives, and Australia's 1.5°C pathways to net zero. However, consistent ...