This consultation is now closed.
We are currently reviewing submissions and will publish the outcomes of the consultation on this page.
We’re seeking your feedback on proposed amendments to audit requirements for certain plantation forestry projects under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme.
Background
We’re proposing a new class of alternative assurance projects that will reduce the audit requirements for eligible small-scale new plantations covered by schedule 1 of the plantation forestry method.
This new class applies to low-risk plantation forestry projects. Existing projects or new applications that meet the proposed criteria under this class will be eligible for a reduced audit schedule.
For these projects, alternative assurance will reduce administrative burden and incentivise scheme participation by lowering audit costs.
Timeline
- Consultation: 4 April to 1 May 2024
Consultation documents
- Proposed amendments to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Audit Thresholds) Instrument 2015
- Public consultation paper: alternative assurance arrangements for low risk plantation forestry projects
- Coversheet: alternative assurance arrangements for low risk plantation forestry projects
Consultation stages
Find out more about each stage of the consultation process.
Participants were invited to:
- read the public consultation paper outlining the changes we’ve proposed to the method
- read the Proposed amendments to the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) (Audit Thresholds) Instrument 2015
- provide their feedback as a PDF or Microsoft Word document to strategycoordination@cer.gov.au.
Consultation submissions were due by 5 pm AEST 1 May 2024. Any submissions received after this date will be considered at our discretion.