CLEAN ENERGY ACT 2011 (NO. 131, 2011) - SECT 290 Updated review of the level of the carbon pollution cap for 2020-21

CLEAN ENERGY ACT 2011 (NO. 131, 2011) - SECT 290

Scope

             (1)  This section applies if, as at 1 November 2014, there are no regulations in effect that declare the carbon pollution cap, and the carbon pollution cap number, for the flexible charge year beginning on 1 July 2015.

             (2)  The Climate Change Authority must conduct a review of the level of the carbon pollution cap for the flexible charge year beginning on 1 July 2020.

Relevant matters

             (3)  In conducting the review, the Climate Change Authority must have regard to the matters set out in subsection 289(2).

Timing of review

             (4)  The review must be completed before the end of 28 February 2015.

             (5)  For the purposes of subsection (4), a review is completed when the report of the review is given to the Minister under section 292.

Consultation

             (6)  In conducting the review, the Climate Change Authority must make provision for public consultation.