The federal government should strengthen the Safeguard Mechanism that applies to large emitters, says an OECD economic survey of Australia. Read more...
A federal government proposal to introduce special Safeguard carbon credits could trigger up to a $2 billion collapse in demand for standard credits over the years to 2030, warns carbon market consultancy Reputex. Read more...
* Victoria launches major renewables auction
* New Tasmanian climate law on the way
* No supply shortfall for next five years: AEMO grid outlook Read more...
A new Grattan Institute report calls for an Industrial Transformation Future Fund with a start-up budget of $10 billion, as well as major changes to the Safeguard Mechanism. Read more...
Large emitters could earn a special new carbon credit and sell it to the government, under proposals announced today by Energy and Emissions Reduction Minister Angus Taylor. Read more...
Four principles will underpin the climate policy that Labor will take to the next election, according to shadow minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen. Read more...
The federal government's new long-term climate strategy, due for release within months, is likely to be little more than "a consolidated brochure" of existing policies, according to the Australian Industry Group. Read more...
The European Union confirmed overnight it will start phasing in a carbon levy regime on some imports from 2023, and other important Australian trade partners are considering similar policies. Read more...
