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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

Australian climate policy pays people to grow trees that already existed – we can do better
Regeneration of native forests is a valid and desirable way to reduce emissions and generate carbon credits. But the ERF method is deeply flawed.
The Conversation

Jul 15, 2022

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ANU says flaws with Australia’s carbon offset scheme “irrefutable” as Coalition appointees resign
ANU researchers detail ‘irrefutable’ flaws with Australia’s carbon offset regime, as trio of Coalition appointees resigns from oversight committee.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2022

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Queensland coal mine allowed to more than double emissions without penalty
A Queensland coal mine will be allowed to more than double emissions in a decision made by the Morrison government just months before federal election.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 12, 2022

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Chubb’s big challenge is to restore confidence in Australia’s tainted carbon markets
Labor taps former chief scientist Ian Chubb with the task of restoring confidence in Australia’s troubled carbon offsets regime.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 1, 2022

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“They are clearly afraid of scrutiny:” Dispute deepens over carbon offset integrity
Former head of Australia’s carbon offset watchdog defends claims most offsets lack integrity, and says regulators are “clearly afraid of scrutiny”.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 9, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Australian carbon market splits as buyers pay more for “high integrity” units
Carbon traders are undertaking a “flight to integrity”, analysts say, offering a premium for offsets free of environmental integrity concerns.
Michael Mazengarb

May 16, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Think tank calls for complete overhaul of troubled Emissions Reduction Fund
The Australia Institute calls on major parties to overhaul troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, after doubts raised over carbon offset integrity.
Michael Mazengarb

May 5, 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

Greens aim for negative emissions with generous floor price for carbon offsets
Australian Greens offer a generous guaranteed floor price for ACCUs as part of a plan to get Australia to net negative emissions.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 7, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Big carbon traders dig in to defend Australia’s troubled carbon market
Australia’s biggest carbon traders defend the troubled Emissions Reduction Fund, as doubts raised around Australia’s ability to achieve emissions targets.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 28, 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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