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Field Pulse.

Dated changes from Australian regulators, accreditation bodies and standards-adjacent guidance—translated into what matters on the next job.

Current briefs
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published and source checked
Official sources
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in the current ledger
Brief structure
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change · impact · action · watch

Current briefings

“Current” means the briefing is maintained and useful now. The status badge tells you whether the underlying change is in force, guidance or still a proposal.

Scheme watchIn force

Mid-scale solar SRES expansion is now in force

Solar PV systems from 100 kW to 1 MW installed from 1 October 2026 can create STCs under the SRES. CER expects applications to open in mid to late November 2026.

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On the next job

For a 100 kW to 1 MW system installed from 1 October 2026, work from CER's mid-scale solar guidance and keep the installation records ready: applications are expected to open in mid to late November 2026.

In force from 1 October 2026

Field Pulse is maintained editorial guidance, not real-time alerting. An offline copy is a snapshot: use the visible source-checked and review dates, then recheck the official source after reconnecting.

From change to field action

Pulse holds the dated update. Learn holds the durable explanation. The bench turns both into a practical check, tool or job record.

Field diagramAuthority → context → actionThe authority state and effective date stay visible throughout the hand-off.

  1. Official change

    A primary source is checked, dated and assigned an authority state.

  2. Field Pulse

    The practical impact, uncertainty and next check are separated.

  3. Bench action

    Relevant guides, tools and evidence prompts carry the job forward.

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