72ATargets statement for greenhouse gas emissions targets

72A Targets statement for greenhouse gas emissions targets

72A Targets statement for greenhouse gas emissions targets

(1) The AEMC must prepare and maintain a document (the targets statement) stating the targets set by a participating jurisdiction mentioned in section 23(b).

(2) If the MCE or a Minister of a participating jurisdiction gives a written direction to the AEMC to include a target in, or remove a target from, the targets statement, the AEMC must comply with the direction.

(3) A Minister may give a written direction under subsection (2) only in relation to a target set by the Minister’s participating jurisdiction.

(4) The AEMC must publish on its website—

(a) the targets statement; and

(b) each direction given under subsection (2).

(5) In having regard to the national gas objective under this Law, the Regulations or the Rules with respect to the matters mentioned in section 23(b), a person or body must consider, as a minimum, the targets stated in the targets statement.

s 72A: Ins 2023 No 26, sec 16.