Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment Bill 2026

Stage by Stage

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

1. Monday 22 June 2026 · House of Representatives

   Second Reading

   The debate centred on the integrity of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme regarding a proposed methodology for native forest management. The member argued that the methodology lacked additionality because the park creation was a prior political commitment. Concerns were raised about the economic impact on the forestry industry and the validity of using carbon credits to fund pre-decided policy outcomes. The member contended that the bill was necessary to protect the scheme from being used to finance political choices instead of real emissions reductions.

   Outcome: The bill was commended to the House.

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