This Act introduces a single national reporting framework for the reporting and dissemination of information related to greenhouse gas emissions, greenhouse gas projects, energy consumption and energy production of corporations. The Act defines corporate entities for purposes of identification and quantification of greenhouse gas emissions of such entities.; Corporations shall register in the National Greenhouse and Energy Register. A registered corporation must annually provide a report to the Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer relating to: (a) greenhouse gas emissions; (b) energy production; and (c) energy consumption; from the operation of facilities and may report on greenhouse gas reductions. It shall also keep records on activities of members of its group. The Act also provides for disclosure of information, enforcement and monitoring, defines civil liability and offences and prescribes (civil) penalties.
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.