The Latest Breaking News from Ian Chubb

'Back to the future' for carbon credit scheme

Changes to Australia's carbon credit unit scheme will allow farmers to propose new carbon reduction methods, but critics say it could undermine the scheme.

AAP · May 21, 2024

'New phase' of carbon markets seeks impact not offsets

New ways of generating carbon credits in Australia are being developed but experts warn investors are wary and could take their billions elsewhere.

AAP · Apr 5, 2024

Australia’s carbon credits system a failure on global scale, study finds

Researchers find carbon offsets approach, which is supposed to regenerate scrubby outback forests, was not reducing emissions as promised

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024

Adam Bandt accuses Albanese government of ‘greenwashing’ for allowing new coal and gas mines

Greens leader’s criticism suggests party will rekindle demands to add climate trigger in safeguards scheme or limit use of carbon offsets

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2023

Three issues will decide if Labor’s climate policy is a success – what the government does next is key

Carbon credits are about to play a central role in Australia’s climate response

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2023

Carbon credit doubts remain, as farmers weigh up Chubb review findings, but market holds steady

With one method of gaining carbon credits put on hold and changes made to others, what does the Chubb review mean for farmers and Australia's big polluters?

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Australia must not rely on emissions offsets if it is serious about climate crisis, Ian Chubb says

Head of carbon credit system review says absolute emissions cuts must be priority as Albanese government weighs up limits on use of credits

The Guardian - AU · Jan 11, 2023

Critics pan 'flawed' carbon credits review

A review of Australia's carbon credit scheme has drawn a mixed response, but the industry hopes it will boost confidence in the sector.

AAP · Jan 9, 2023

PM tours another flood zone as storm clouds gather on carbon cuts

The government weathers controversy over a key part of its plans for carbon cuts. 

The New Daily · Jan 9, 2023

Chubb review recommends new integrity body for Australian carbon credits scheme

Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissions

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2023