How you had your say
Consultation has closed. The Safeguard Mechanism consultation sought views on updates to the Safeguard Mechanism that would:
publish remaining production variables and industry average emissions intensity values
update production variable definitions so they are suitable for use under the reformed scheme
set priority international best practice benchmarks for use by new facilities and facilities producing new products
implement other updates to the Safeguard Rule to ensure the reforms work as intended.
View the published submissions.
Overview
We are seeking the public’s feedback on updates which support the implementation of the Safeguard Mechanism reforms. These updates would:
publish remaining production variables and industry average emissions intensity values
update production variable definitions so they are suitable for use under the reformed scheme
set priority international best practice benchmarks for use by new facilities and facilities producing new products
implement other updates to the Safeguard Rule to ensure the reforms work as intended.
We are consulting on the exposure draft which would amend the Safeguard Rules to establish these changes.
The reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism commenced on 1 July 2023. These reforms will reduce emissions at Australia’s largest industrial facilities.
We are seeking feedback on the exposure draft National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Safeguard Mechanism) Amendment (Production Variables Update No.2) Rules 2023.
