Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

Summaries in reported speech - not a transcript. In date order, both chambers.

1. Thursday 20 August 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate focused on reforms to the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, and the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. Josh Wilson moved the second reading, outlining measures to strengthen integrity, transparency, and First Nations consent processes. The bill establishes an independent integrity committee and updates compliance frameworks. The debate was adjourned without a final vote recorded in the transcript.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned.

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2. Wednesday 16 September 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate centred on reforms to the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, and the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. The government argued the bill strengthened market integrity, transparency, and First Nations consent processes. The Coalition opposed the bill, citing concerns over expanded native title consent requirements, the removal of the least-cost test for government purchases, and new ministerial powers. The Greens opposed the bill, arguing it failed to address fundamental flaws in the offset system. A second reading amendment was moved by the Coalition to reject the bill.

   Outcome: The second reading amendment was moved, and the bill was referred to a Senate inquiry for further examination.

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3. Thursday 17 September 2026 · House of Representatives

   Reference to Federation Chamber
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4. Thursday 17 September 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate concerned reforms to Australia's carbon credit scheme, including strengthening integrity oversight, improving First Nations consent processes, and adjusting vehicle efficiency standards. Labor members supported the bill as necessary for market credibility and environmental outcomes, while One Nation and Liberal members opposed it, citing concerns over food security, economic impact, and regulatory overreach. An amendment moved by One Nation to repeal capital gains tax discounts for foreign renewable energy investors was seconded but not voted on before the debate adjourned.

   Outcome: The debate was adjourned before a vote on the second reading or the amendment could be taken.

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