• Policy

        • Australia

        • 2023

        Quad Statement of Principles on Clean Energy Supply Chains in the Indo-Pacific

        The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) aims to intensify cooperation between partner countries - Australia, India, Japan and the United States - in tackling urgent problems in the Indo-Pacific region, including climate . Under the Clean Energy Supply Chains pillar of the initiative, the countries intend to expand manufacturing, increase demand and enable commercial-scale production capabilities for critical devices, components, and systems. Beyond diversifying supply chains (including for critical minerals), the countries have pledged to support clean workforce needs, explore inter-operability of technical standards and policies, promote co-operation in environment, social and governance (ESG) standards, encourage public and private investment…

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2020

        Energy Resource Governance Initiative

        The Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI) was founded in 2019 by the governments of Australia, Botswana, Canada, Peru and the United States with the goal of of sourcing and disseminating best practices across the international mining sector. The ERGI Toolkit contains guidance and case studies for a range of key issues in the mining sector, including resource management, project development, production and stewardship. The Toolkit compiles best practices and principles for the following subjects under four overarching governance disciplines:Resource ManagementNational Geological Survey Data ManagementProject DevelopmentMineral Licenses & LeasesProductionMineral Asset ClassificationFiscal RegimesMining Sector RegulationStewardshipSocial License to OperateWorkforce DevelopmentEnvironmental ManagementMine ReclamationSustainable Infrastructure…

        • Policy

        • Japan

        • 2022

        Quad Statement of Principles on Clean Energy Supply Chains in the Indo-Pacific

        The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) aims to intensify cooperation between partner countries - Australia, India, Japan and the United States - in tackling urgent problems in the Indo-Pacific region, including climate . Under the Clean Energy Supply Chains pillar of the initiative, the countries intend to expand manufacturing, increase demand and enable commercial-scale production capabilities for critical devices, components, and systems. Beyond diversifying supply chains (including for critical minerals), the countries have pledged to support clean workforce needs, explore inter-operability of technical standards and policies, promote co-operation in environment, social and governance (ESG) standards, encourage public and private investment…

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2023

        Quad Statement of Principles on Clean Energy Supply Chains in the Indo-Pacific

        The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) aims to intensify cooperation between partner countries - Australia, India, Japan and the United States - in tackling urgent problems in the Indo-Pacific region, including climate . Under the Clean Energy Supply Chains pillar of the initiative, the countries intend to expand manufacturing, increase demand and enable commercial-scale production capabilities for critical devices, components, and systems. Beyond diversifying supply chains (including for critical minerals), the countries have pledged to support clean workforce needs, explore inter-operability of technical standards and policies, promote co-operation in environment, social and governance (ESG) standards, encourage public and private investment…

        • Policy

        • India

        • 2023

        Quad Statement of Principles on Clean Energy Supply Chains in the Indo-Pacific

        The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) aims to intensify cooperation between partner countries - Australia, India, Japan and the United States - in tackling urgent problems in the Indo-Pacific region, including climate . Under the Clean Energy Supply Chains pillar of the initiative, the countries intend to expand manufacturing, increase demand and enable commercial-scale production capabilities for critical devices, components, and systems. Beyond diversifying supply chains (including for critical minerals), the countries have pledged to support clean workforce needs, explore inter-operability of technical standards and policies, promote co-operation in environment, social and governance (ESG) standards, encourage public and private investment…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2022

        Hydrogen Refuelling station information sheet and standards database

        The information sheet and associated standards database has been prepared to provide guidance on Australian and international codes and standards suitable for gaseous and liquid hydrogen refuelling stations.

        This information sheet:
        1. Identifies typical activities and equipment used;
        2. Relevant Australian and international standards and codes;
        3. A list of key safety regulators that may regulate activities; and
        4. Future adoptions and developments for Australia.

        The database provides a comprehensive list of standards associated with all stages of the design, construction, testing, operation and decommissioning of a hydrogen refuelling station.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2024

        First Nations Clean Energy Strategy

        The First Nations Clean Energy Strategy aims to support the First Nations people of Australia to participate and benefit from the energy transition. Main goals are to provide them with clean energy, enable equitable partnerships and achieve economic benefits (job creation, access to funding, making their voices heard).

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2023

        2023-2024 Budget

        …the Government of Australia released the 2023-2024 budget focusing at relieving the cost of living crisis and supporting the energy sector and the economy.The key budget initiatives include:Providing funds for energy efficiency retrofits to 170,000 homes and social housing through the Household Energy Upgrades fundFinancing energy efficiency information for households and improved House Energy Rating SchemeProviding subsidies for high electricity bills for 5 million households and 1 million small businesses from July 2023Allocating further AUD 4 billion to the renewable energy superpower planInvesting AUD 10 billion in the electricity gridEarmarking AUD 2 billion for hydrogen production…

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2001

        Corporations Act 2001

        The Corporations Act 2001 is the framework legislation for the regulation of businesses in Australia, ensuring uniformity across the States and Territories. The Act regulates company formation, shares and voting, corporate governance, director's duties, takeovers and insolvency. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is charged with general administration of the Act. Companies must comply with continuous disclosure requirements by providing material price sensitive information on a timely basis and complying with listing rules of the relevant market.

        • Policy

        • Australia

        • 2020

        Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations (PACER) Plus

        The Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations Plus (PACER Plus) is free trade agreement between Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Niue, Vanuatu, and Cook Islands.The Agreement immediately eliminates tariffs on imports into Australia and New Zealand from the other signatories. The Pacific Island Countries have committed to lowering or eliminating tariffs on goods imported from Australia and New Zealand including: Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machineryElectric motors, transformers, batteries, and capacitorsMotor vehicles and vehicle parts (except for motor vehicle imports into Myanmar and Vietnam)Mineral ore and processed products including…

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