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Australian Senate backs mandatory climate reporting

The Australian Senate has formally passed legislation requiring mandatory climate reporting for large businesses and asset managers, to be introduced from 1 January 2025.

Australia unveils mandatory climate disclosure legislation confirming 2024 start

The Australian Treasury today unveiled draft legislation for mandatory climate-related financial disclosures in Australia, for rules it said are in line with International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) climate standards.

Australia looking to expand climate disclosures into nature

Australia is looking to build flexibility into its climate disclosure regulations, with a view to expanding disclosures into nature-related issues in the future.

Australian Treasury opens sustainable finance strategy consultation

Australia to align standards with ISSB

The Australian government has announced it will align its forthcoming reporting standards "as far as practicable" with those by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Exclusive: Western Australia plans to raise AUD1bn in green bond debut

Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) is intending to raise at least AUD1 billion ($667 million) from a debut 10-year green bond, the municipal issuer told Environmental Finance.

Western Australia plans sustainable bond debut by June

Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) is planning to issue its inaugural sustainable bond by the end of June, the borrowing authority for the Australian state said as it published its framework.

Investor groups outline Australian mandatory climate disclosure roadmap

The UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) and CDP have published a roadmap...