The Clean Energy Regulator has granted Chevron and Inpex new rights to emit a total of 11 million tonnes of greenhouse gas annually without penalty or charge.
Major projects should undergo EPBC Act assessment if they will emit large amounts of greenhouse gas, according to Labor and Greens senators involved in a climate change inquiry.
Emissions from a spike in land clearing rates, especially in Queensland, will needlessly cost the economy well over $1 billion between now and 2030, a new report by CO2 Australia shows.
Woodside's Browse FLNG project, which will emit 8.7 million tonnes of greenhouse gas annually, has secured federal EPBC approval with no mitigation constraints or offset obligations.