Report objective
Carbon markets play a key role in Australia’s efforts to reduce emissions. The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has prepared this report to support the effective operation of Australia’s carbon markets.
This report consolidates information across the national carbon markets that the CER administers for the June Quarter of 2026 (April to June 2026). It provides information on supply and demand trends and opportunities that may inform market decisions.
Suggestions
To help ensure our Quarterly Carbon Market Reports (QCMR) are as helpful and informative as possible, we welcome your feedback. Please provide feedback to: Manager, Renewable Energy Market Analysis via
- email: enquiries@cer.gov.au
- post: Clean Energy Regulator, GPO Box 621 Canberra ACT 2601
Report disclaimer
All figures are sourced from the CER unless otherwise referenced. All statements in this report reflect current policy settings, other than in specific instances where the Australian Government has announced or is consulting on proposed policy changes.
This QCMR represents the views of the CER at the date of publication. The CER is providing this information to the market to increase market transparency, help identify genuine low-cost carbon abatement opportunities, and assist entities that produce or need to source units and certificates under the schemes the CER administers.
The CER has used its best endeavours to ensure the quality of the information in this document but cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. The QCMR is not legal, business, or financial advice. You should obtain independent professional advice on your circumstances before making any investment decisions. The information is provided as general information only. Neither the CER, nor the Commonwealth of Australia will accept liability for any direct, incidental, or consequential loss or damage resulting from the QCMR, or the information provided through the QCMR, or the availability or non-availability of the QCMR.
Glossary and Methods document
The CER glossary includes definitions and explanations of many terms and acronyms used throughout this report. The QCMR Methods document provides more detail on how estimates in the reports are calculated.