Mark Vender
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Government releases details of HFC import quotas
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released information about the allocation of non-grandfathered HFC import quotas for 2026–27.
Who topped the NABERS sustainability scoreboard?
NABERS has released the 2025 edition of its Sustainable Portfolios Index (SPI), showing the best performing building portfolios across an expanded range of sectors and indicators.
Tackling Australia’s productivity challenges
The Productivity Commission is seeking public comment on five key productivity challenges until June 6.
Experts debate the use of CO2 as a marker for IAQ
As a special precursor to its 2025 IAQ Conference, AIRAH organised a hybrid workshop with experts from around the globe to thrash out one vital question: is setting a threshold value of 800ppm CO2 a good idea for maintaining adequate indoor air quality, or not?
AIRAH approved as accreditation body in WA
The AIRAH Professional Engineer Register (APER) has expanded to Western Australia after the scheme was approved by the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety.
ATMOsphere returns to Australia with new momentum
From May 12–13, the ATMOsphere conference returned to Australia to continue its work promoting the uptake of natural refrigerants.
National occupation licensing back on the table
Australia’s Productivity Commission is considering occupational licensing schemes that will improve the mobility of trades across the country, and is seeking feedback from the public.
Seeking peer reviewers for cooling tower guide
AIRAH, with support from the ARBS Foundation, is updating its design application manual on cooling towers – DA17 – and is seeking peer reviewers.
AIRAH assessment scheme receives ministerial approval
The Queensland government has renewed AIRAH’s assessment scheme for professional engineers under the Professional Engineers Act 2002 for five years.
Changing of the guard at ABCB
Gary Rake has announced he is stepping down as CEO of the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) as of Friday, May 9.
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