On 28 March 2025 the government assumed a Caretaker role. Information on websites maintained by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will be published in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions until after the conclusion of the caretaker period.
The climate files used to calculate star ratings for the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) have been updated with more recent and more accurate weather data.
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has released a new Standard for heating and cooling load limits for energy ratings using Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) software.
