What has changed
The federal government has registered the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Amendment (2026 Update) Determination 2026. This instrument updates the technical rules that govern how greenhouse gas emissions and energy use are calculated and reported under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.
The determination was registered on 26 June 2026 and commences 29 June 2026.
What the amendment covers
The amendment is administered by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Schedule 1 of the determination contains the amendments to the measurement rules. The source document does not specify which individual measurement methods or emission factors have been changed - the full text of Schedule 1 sets out the detail.
Key actions
- Businesses that report under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 are required to apply the updated measurement rules. The updated determination is available at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L00855. Reviewing Schedule 1 identifies which measurement methods have changed.
- The source does not specify which sectors or fuel types are affected, so a review of the full document is required to determine whether changes to emission factors or calculation methods affect a particular NGER report.
- The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water can be contacted for clarification on how the updated measurement rules apply to specific reporting obligations.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.