The government may consider amendments to the proposed safeguard mechanism in order to better align the scheme with the Emissions Reduction Fund by ensuring that emissions reductions purchased from industry will not be reversed by major emissions sources (covered facilities) once payment is made.
IN FOCUS: Aligning the ERF with the Safeguards Mechanism
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