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Australian CBAM would complement the Safeguard Mechanism, experts say

Published 06:06 on February 16, 2026 / Last updated at 06:06 on February 16, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), International (CBAM & Tariffs)

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The planned introduction of a carbon border adjustment for certain commodities could affect Australia’s carbon market and Safeguard Mechanism in several ways but would be broadly positive if well designed, experts said.
The planned introduction of a carbon border adjustment for certain commodities could affect Australia’s carbon market and Safeguard Mechanism in several ways but would be broadly positive if well designed, experts said.


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