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ACCU
Audit
Emissions reduction
News

Sixth independent review of HIR gateway checks

30 June 2026
The latest independent review of human-induced regeneration gateway checks is now available.
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ACCU
Emissions reduction
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New Improved native forest management method launched

26 June 2026
A new Improved native forest management method is now available under the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) Scheme.
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NRMS
Biodiversity
News

Second Nature Repair Market project registered

28 May 2026
The second Nature Repair Market project has been registered in New South Wales.
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ACCU
Markets
News

Explore the Q1 2026 QCMR data workbook

22 April 2026
The Q4 2025 QCMR data workbook is now available. When the full QCMR is published, the workbook will be updated with further data and charts. 
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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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ACCU
Markets
Emissions reduction
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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Markets
Emissions reduction
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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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ACCU
Safeguard
Markets
Systems
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Major advance in Australian carbon market infrastructure

11 November 2025
ACCUs have successfully been migrated to the Unit and Certificate Registry. The registry already holds SMCs, making it simpler and more secure for account holders to manage their credit units.
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ACCU
NGER
Safeguard
Compliance
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Compliance update – July to September 2025

23 October 2025
Our compliance update for July to September 2025 is now available.
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