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Tougher baselines for coal and gas could shore up Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism, analysts say

Published 08:12 on March 31, 2026 / Last updated at 08:12 on March 31, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific)

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Stricter emissions baselines for expanding coal and gas facilities could prevent Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism from blowing its emissions budget while giving more time for emissions-reduction technology to mature, according to modelling published this week.
Stricter emissions baselines for expanding coal and gas facilities could prevent Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism from blowing its emissions budget while giving more time for emissions-reduction technology to mature, according to modelling published this week.


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