Safeguard Mechanism in Practice: Lessons for Policy Reform
Safeguard Mechanism in Practice: Lessons for Policy Reform
As Australia's reformed Safeguard Mechanism approaches its forthcoming statutory review, important questions are emerging about how regulated entities are responding in practice—and whether the scheme is delivering emissions reductions consistent with Australia's climate targets.
Join us for a webinar hosted by Monash Business School Green Lab and the University of Newcastle School of Law and Justice, bringing together leading researchers and practitioners to discuss the future of one of Australia's most significant climate policy instruments.
The discussion will explore:
- Early corporate responses to the reformed Safeguard Mechanism
- Emerging evidence on compliance behaviour among ASX100 metals and mining companies
- The role of ACCUs and Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs)
- Environmental effectiveness, economic efficiency and justice considerations
- Reform priorities from industry and environmental stakeholders ahead of the statutory review
Panelists:
- Ella Vines and Anke Leroux (Monash Business School Green Lab)
- Elena Aydos (University of Newcastle)
- Kurt Winter (Carbon Market Institute)
- Annika Reynolds (Australian Conservation Foundation)
We hope you can join us for what promises to be a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the future of industrial decarbonisation in Australia.
Event Information
- Date: This Webinar is scheduled for Friday 17 July 2026 from 12:00pm
- Duration: 90mins
- Location: Online
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