Two new Savanna Fire Management methods (sequestration and avoidance, and avoidance-only), first proposed in August 2025, have now been finalised by the Assistant Minister following a public consultation period and review by ERAC. The new methods became active on 10 April 2026, with the 2018 methods to be revoked accordingly.
On Friday, DCCEEW hosted a webinar outlining the operation of the new methods, with two notable changes to the exposure draft:
- Extended crediting period of up to 25 years (through to 2051) for existing projects transferring to the new methods.
- The introduction of a ‘sequestration bank’ mechanism, allowing
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