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Policy & Planning

Why tear down safeguard reforms when you can build them up?
Let’s be clear – the Safeguard Mechanism changes alone do not constitute an industrial decarbonisation plan. But is throwing it out the answer?
Kurt Winter

Feb 28, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Bowen says no to coal and gas ban, yes to more “sensible” discussions with Greens
Shh, the grown-ups are talking! Bowen declines Greens’ offer on coal and gas ban, but wants to continue “sensible negotiations.” Can a middle ground be found?
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 16, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Labor’s scheme to cut industrial emissions is worryingly flexible
Modest changes to an already very flexible regime mean the many issues plaguing the safeguard mechanism under the previous government continue.
Rebecca Pearse

Jan 11, 2023

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Markets

Carbon credit scheme review falls short – and problems will continue to fester
An independent review of Australia’s controversial carbon credit system concluded it is largely sound. How the panel reached this conclusion is hard to fathom.
Andrew Macintosh & Don Butler

Jan 10, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Chubb prunes carbon credit scheme, but concern lingers over fossil fuel offsets
Chubb Review recommends suite of “updates” to strengthen the integrity of Australia’s carbon offset scheme, including dumping the “avoided deforestation” methodology.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 9, 2023

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Policy & Planning

Business goes for price over integrity in the Australian carbon market
New data shows that more than 90% of all voluntary cancellations of carbon offsets in the past year have been in the form of low-cost credits.
Amalyah Hart

Nov 17, 2022

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Policy & Planning

CEFC backs “hybrid grazing” to cut emissions, deliver carbon credits. But what is it?
CEFC tips $30m into hybrid cattle grazing model targeting sustainable red meat production and tapping into growing demand for carbon credits.
Amalyah Hart

Oct 14, 2022

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Markets

A flight to quality, as carbon traders hedge against a tightening of rules
A mixed quarter of trading shaped by the announcement of the Chubb ERF review and the federal government’s plan to reform the Safeguard Mechanism.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 6, 2022

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Policy & Planning

A closer look at the Australian carbon market in 2021 – a year of records
We take a closer look at 2021 in the Australian carbon market “by the numbers,” and weigh the implications for 2022 – an election year.
Reputex

Jan 20, 2022

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Markets

Australia’s de facto carbon price surges to $47, on way to $60
New report shows Australian carbon market experienced a major bull run in 2021, driven by voluntary corporate demand – and with no signs of slowing down.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Corporate and investor activity driving prices higher in Australian carbon market
Australia’s carbon market driven to new highs due to increasing corporate voluntary activity and investor participants.
Reputex

Jul 19, 2021

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Markets

Why the carbon value of LGCs could underwrite new wind and solar
And why long-term investment will remain uncertain until a more robust and integrated climate and energy policy framework is developed.
Reputex

Oct 14, 2020

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