Legislation Update
Last week the Queensland Government introduced its Clean Economy Jobs Bill 2024 (the Bill) which sets out ambitions, targets and strategies to expedite the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland and accelerate the shift towards renewable
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What is Climate Active? Climate Active is an Australian Government program which aims to incentivise voluntary climate action. It provides certification to businesses and organisations that achieve carbon neutrality by meeting the requirements of the
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The reformed Safeguard Mechanism commenced on 1 July 2023. Relevant facilities are now subject to a decline rate to their emissions baselines and able to receive Safeguard Mechanism Credits. Partner James Plumb and Special Counsel Elizabeth Harvey
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Carbon offsets have at times attracted controversy, with criticism about the credibility of certain carbon credits. As recent examples, the ABC’s Four Corners program has raised integrity concerns about logging in rainforests protected by carbon cr
Legislation Update
The Commonwealth Parliament has passed the Climate Change Bill 2022, officially legislating Australia’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Bill was introduced to the House of Representatives on 27 July 2022, in the first parliamenta