Clean energy legislation: the way ahead

Australia is introducing a price on carbon, which will start on 1 July 2012.

New clean energy laws

The Clean Energy Legislative Package, passed by the Senate on 8 November 2011, sets out the way that Australia will introduce a carbon price to reduce Australia’s carbon pollution and move to a clean energy future.

Next steps

These pages provide information about how the Government is implementing the reforms contained in the Clean Energy Legislative Package. 

As part of the implementation of the Package, the Government will consult on key issues in the coming months, including the continued development of regulations on the Jobs and Competitiveness Program and the design of specific elements of the carbon pricing mechanism.

Related programs and reforms

Further information

Additional information can be obtained by calling the Clean Energy Future information line on 1800 057 590 or visiting the Clean Energy Future website.

Contact

Are you concerned about a claim by a business that the carbon price will impact on its pricing?

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 1300 302 502.