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Policy & Planning

Now we know the flaws of carbon offsets, it’s time to get real about climate change
We have to move past the magical thinking that carbon offsetting alone will lead to the technology shifts that will save us.
Declan Kuch

Apr 25, 2022

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Highest ever price at government carbon auction fails to attract much interest
Highest ever price at a carbon auction and modest take-up underlines the failure of the government’s flagship climate policy.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 12, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Clean Energy Regulator defends carbon offset scheme as Labor flags review
The Clean Energy Regulator defends Australia’s carbon offset regime following claims it lacks integrity. Labor commits to review the scheme.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 25, 2022

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Australia’s carbon market is in crisis
The Morrison government faces a multi-level crisis impacting Australia’s carbon markets. Will it take responsibility for the mess?
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Greens refer carbon scheme to watchdog after whistleblower labels offsets “fraud to the environment”
Most of Australia’s carbon offset units lack environmental integrity, whistleblower claims, labelling them an “environmental and taxpayer fraud”.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 24, 2022

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More carbon traders join call for Taylor to delay ERF contract overhaul
More participants in Australia’s carbon markets have called on Angus Taylor to delay a controversial overhaul of the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 23, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Taylor offers carbon farmers tax cuts, as “dodgy” offsets put in the spotlight
Taylor offers carbon farmers a tax cut after slashing their potential income, as think tank targets dodgy carbon credits.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 21, 2022

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Policy & Planning

“Consult with industry:” Taylor asked to delay carbon market changes after price crash
CMI wants surprise changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund delayed following dramatic price crash so the government can consult with industry.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 18, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Regulator predicts surging demand for carbon credits as prices stabilise after crash
The price of Australian carbon credits stabilises, as buyers digest the fall out of recent government changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 17, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Regulator steps in to ensure carbon traders share windfalls, but price plunges again
Regulator intervenes to ensure carbon traders share ‘windfall’ profits from ERF changes, but the price has plunged and industry is angry about lack of consultation.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 10, 2022

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Policy & Planning

How Angus Taylor handed a $1.3 billion windfall to carbon traders
Angus Taylor has handed billions in value back to carbon traders following his decision to make changes to the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 8, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Taylor walks away from Emissions Reduction Fund, carbon prices to plunge
Taylor unwinds another Coalition climate policy, conceding government may not receive carbon offsets it contracted under the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 4, 2022

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