The 2025 federal election marks a pivotal moment for Australia’s energy transition and climate policy. With a strengthened majority, the Labor government is expected to accelerate decarbonisation and provide greater policy certainty. We explore what this means for renewable energy and carbon market participants.
As the Australian federal election approaches in May 2025, carbon market participants are facing an exciting yet uncertain phase. We explore four potential election scenarios and key upcoming milestones for Australian carbon market fundamentals.
February 27, 2025 - CORE Markets is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first ever transactions involving Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs) in Australia's compliance carbon market.
An emerging concept of 24/7 Carbon-Free Electricity (CFE) is expected to help enable the next stage of grid decarbonisation and further support the concept of hourly based energy markets. A cornerstone of this approach are Granular Certificates (GCs) for renewable energy, a tool designed to bridge the gap between ambition and action. We explain the key concepts and their role in supporting climate priorities.
