Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000

The Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 establishes a legal framework to encourage the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources in Australia. It creates a system for renewable energy certificates and mandates a Renewable Power Percentage to ensure participation by electricity retailers.

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The Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, is designed to promote Australia’s transition to renewable energy. The Act mandates the use of renewable energy certificates and specifies procedures for their creation, registration, transfer, and retirement. It encompasses frameworks for large-scale generation, small-scale technology installations, and emerging renewable technologies. Additionally, the Act includes provisions for penalties, exemptions, audits, and reporting requirements for regulated entities. Renewable energy targets are set and enforced under the Act, ensuring structured compliance and progress tracking.

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EASA Part-IS — European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) - Part IS - Easy Access Rules for Information Security

The EASA Part-IS Regulation mandates information security measures within the aviation sector to address digital threats that impact safety. It provides a framework for managing risks, responding to incidents, and safeguarding aviation systems.

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SMDDS — OWASP Secure Medical Devices Deployment Standard

The OWASP Secure Medical Devices Deployment Standard provides guidance for the secure deployment of medical devices within healthcare environments, addressing the rising threats such as botnets and malware targeting IoT devices. It emphasizes security measures across device purchasing, network security, interface controls, and incident handling.

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DORA — Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 - Digital Operational Resilience Act

Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, known as DORA, establishes a unified framework for digital operational resilience in the European Union's financial sector. It aims to ensure financial entities can withstand, recover, and adapt to ICT-related disruptions while safeguarding the stability and integrity of the financial system.

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SOCIA 2018 — Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018

The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCIA) establishes a regulatory framework for managing national security risks to Australia’s critical infrastructure sectors. It introduces statutory obligations, reporting requirements, and oversight mechanisms for critical assets.

Australian Department of Home Affairs • Australia • vNo. 29, 2018

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