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Westpac 'happy' with Aussie Taxonomy engagement in sustainable debt

Early engagement with the Australian Taxonomy (AUT) in sustainable debt markets has been encouraging, but Westpac said scalability is in focus as key sectors try to find practical ways to apply the transition-focused framework.

Australian superannuation funds slow to act on nature

Assessment of risks and capital allocation remains inconsistent and uncommon, writes Genevieve Redgrave

Victoria sends 'strong signal' with pioneering Aussie Taxonomy framework

The Treasury Corporation of Victoria (TCV) has become the first state government to publish an Australian Taxonomy (AUT)-aligned sustainable bond framework, described as a "strong signal of momentum" for the transition-focused taxonomy.

'Convergence on how to use taxonomies in sustainable debt is key'

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute's Nicole Yazbek-Martin hopes its guidance will serve as a "blueprint" for others to follow. Ahren Lester reports

Mining & agri parts of Australia transition taxonomy ripe for export, ASFI says

Parts of an Australian 'transition' taxonomy defining eligibility for mining and agriculture activities could be used in other countries, according to the organisation overseeing its development.

'Practical' Aussie Taxonomy-aligned debt guidance published

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) has published a "practical" guide on how to apply the recently launched Australian Taxonomy (AUT) in labelled sustainable bond and loan markets - including a "flexible" approach to 'do no significant harm' provisions.

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Australian Taxonomy-linked sustainable debt guidance expected by March

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) confirmed that guidance for labelled sustainable bond and loan transactions looking to use the Australian Taxonomy (AUT) should be published by March.

VPN issues first Australian Taxonomy-aligned green bond

Victoria Power Networks (VPN) has raised AUD750 million ($487 million) from the first green bond to be aligned with the recently published Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy.

Australian Taxonomy-linked sustainable bond guidance expected by early 2026

The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) expects to publish dedicated guidance for using the Australian Sustainable Finance Taxonomy in labelled sustainable bond transactions by early 2026 at the latest.