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April 10, 2026

Better ACCU methods to deliver more income opportunities and emissions cuts

The Albanese Government is expanding the opportunities for Australian farmers, businesses and communities to tackle dangerous climate change by diversifying their income through emissions reduction activities with the introduction of new and updated carbon crediting methods. 

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April 10, 2026

New savanna fire methods to turbo charge northern jobs and communities

Today the Albanese Government has made two new savanna fire carbon credit methods that have the potential to generate an estimated additional $7.7 billion across northern Australia through capturing carbon and reducing emissions while supporting secure, long-term jobs and investment for First Nations communities. 

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April 9, 2026

Revitalising Fremantle’s Samson Park

The Albanese Government is investing more than $1.7 million to improve local bushland and wildlife habitat, while boosting community accessibility for Fremantle’s largest natural park.

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March 20, 2026

Former Liddell site powers Hunter’s clean energy future

With backing from the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments, the giant Liddell Battery, built on the site of one of Australia’s largest retired coal-fired power stations, is gearing up to provide enough power to support around 200,000 homes on the nation’s main electricity grid within months.

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March 17, 2026

Bibra Lake innovator abuzz with $3m boost to ‘bee-glue’ research

A Bibra Lake innovator, Red Earth Pollen is set for a $3 million boost to a project that aims to transform propolis – the resinous substance that bees use to seal and protect their hives against disease – into a bioactive ingredient for use in health and therapeutic products. 

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March 13, 2026

Significant milestone in work to improve insurance coverage and affordability

The Albanese Government and the insurance industry have reached a significant milestone in their ongoing work through the Hazards Insurance Partnership to improve the availability and affordability of insurance around Australia. 

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March 13, 2026

Community-led smart energy trial lighting way for Australia’s electric future

The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot is helping homes to switch off gas, upgrade appliances to energy-efficient electric products, and install smart energy management devices. 

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March 9, 2026

Energy rating scheme to reduce bills and improve household resilience

The Albanese Government is helping to reduce energy bills and build resilience in a changing climate by investing $32.7 million to extend a world-leading home energy rating scheme to more Australian households.

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March 3, 2026

Cockburn powers up as Cheaper Home Batteries program marks 250,000 installations

As the Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program powers past 250,000 installations, Cockburn’s 6164 postcode is amongst the fastest across the nation when it comes to taking up the bill-busting technology.

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February 25, 2026

Territorians charging ahead on cheaper home batteries

Hundreds of Territorians are cutting their energy bills for good by installing a Cheaper Home Battery, with Darwin residents installing batteries at double the rate of Melbourne.

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