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Public Practice e-Bulletin Special Climate Change Edition

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In light of the federal government's recent Green Paper and Garnaut review this special edition of e-Bulletin is dedicated to climate change and examines the assurance, reporting, taxation and accounting issues of the federal governments emissions trading scheme. A knowledge guide has also been developed by the Institute to assist members in understanding and preparing for the challenges under the proposed scheme.


News in review

Thursday, 31 July 2008

Overview: moving towards an emissions trading scheme Australia moves one step closer towards integrated action to reduce carbon emissions with the government, releasing its proposed design of an emissions trading scheme. more >

Leadership: assurance framework provides credibility The Institute is pleased that the government has implemented recommendations made in its recent leadership report. more >

Accounting: accounting for emissions permits The Institute claims that it is imperative that the accounting for emission permits, to be released through the Emissions Trading Scheme, be clarified internationally by 2010 to ensure consistency. more >

Reporting: mandatory reporting on carbon emissions As the world responds to the challenges presented by climate change, many organisations will now have to commence disclosing their carbon emissions. more >

Tools: summary of emissions reporting requirements to assist members The Institute has collated information to assist members understand the voluntary and mandatory emission reporting requirements. more >

Business: the effects of a 'cap and trade' scheme Businesses and households can expect the cost of electricity and fuel to rise as a direct result of the government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. more >

Tax: the Emissions Trading Scheme and Australia’s tax system To maintain and enhance Australia’s economic competitiveness tax needs to be a key issue in developing the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. more >

Q&A: how do I calculate the carbon footprint of my organisation? There are many resources and tools to assist members in appropriately calculating their organisation’s carbon footprint. more >

Tools: Climate Change Knowledge Guide The Institute has developed a knowledge guide for members which focuses on climate change, carbon emissions and emissions trading schemes. more >

Member benefit: expert business advice available at your fingertips Advice on your business can save you from failure and lead to positive change. more >

What else is happening? Other news from the Institute and beyond. more >

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