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New solar battery photo requirements now in place

02 March 2026
We’ve introduced new photo requirements for solar battery installations.
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2024–25 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting data now available

27 February 2026
We have published the 2024–25 National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) data.
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Changes to rebate for solar batteries from 1 May

17 February 2026
From 1 May 2026, there will be changes to the number of small-scale technology certificates batteries are eligible for.
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Markets
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Explore the Q4 2025 QCMR data workbook

21 January 2026
The Q4 2025 Quarterly Carbon Market Report (QCMR) data workbook is available now.
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Audit
Emissions reduction
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Fifth independent review of HIR gateway checks

16 December 2025
Read Associate Professor (Honorary) Cris Brack’s fifth independent review of human-induced regeneration gateway checks.
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Renewable energy
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Changes to the Cheaper Home Batteries Program

13 December 2025
The Australian Government has announced it would expand the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
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Register of solar water heaters version 56 is now available

10 December 2025
Version 56 of the register of solar water heaters is now available, listing eligible models for small-scale technology certificates.
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Markets
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Biodiversity
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Fixed delivery exit arrangement is now permanent

03 December 2025
Sellers with fixed delivery carbon abatement contracts can opt for a permanent exit arrangement as of 1 July 2026. We will email eligible sellers about how to submit an expression of interest
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Market update on the fixed delivery exit arrangement

03 December 2025
From 1 July 2026, a new permanent fixed delivery exit arrangement will provide flexibility for contract holders to meet their obligations. The ongoing reporting will support market transparency.
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