This framework is used by our Board to assess proposals for new classes of alternative assurance projects.

Use this form to apply to be considered as a low-risk environmental plantings project under the reforestation by environmental or mallee plantings FullCAM method 2024.

The new Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Audit Thresholds) Instrument 2025 was registered on 19 March 2025 and is now in effect. This Instrument replaces the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Audit Thresholds) Instrument 2015, which has been repealed.

The fourth pilot exit window for the fixed delivery exit arrangements has closed. The window covered delivery milestones between 1 July 2023 and 31 December 2024.

This paper describes how projects registered under the HIR method earn carbon credits based on the sequestration of carbon in native vegetation. It provides an overview of the robust framework for large-scale sequestration throughout Australia. It also highlights the uncertainty and risks associated with running a HIR project and outlines the key compliance and crediting controls in place to mitigate these risks.

The Minister for Climate Change and Energy has amended the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Rule 2015.

Participants can now search for any ACCU Scheme-related guidance in one location with the launch of our ACCU Scheme guidance library.

The CER publishes numerous guidance documents designed to assist participants in understanding various complex aspects of the schemes we administer. This new centralised resource for the ACCU Scheme will improve accessibility and help with overall information transparency.

Our guidance falls under two broad categories: