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Treasury seeks feedback on mandatory climate-related financial disclosures

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... statements and Scope 3 emissions possible during this time. Alignment with international climate disclosure standards. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the consultation paper builds on existing climate disclosure practices to improve breadth, quality, and ...

Western Australia issues first green bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... of the state's inaugural green bond is a key milestone in the evolution of our borrowing program," said WA state treasurer Rita Saffioti. "It reflects the state government's significant investments in initiatives that deliver positive environment ...

Cost a barrier for SME ambition on net zero: BSI

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... government policy as a way to assist SMEs on this process, including the Small Business Energy Incentive announced by Treasurer Jim Chalmers in the May budget. The Small Business Energy Incentive is a bonus tax deduction for businesses with annual turnover ...

Aussie, Kiwi ministers commit to sustainable finance alignment

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... frameworks across both countries to support businesses that operate across the Trans-Tasman economic region. Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen and New Zealand Minster of Finance Grant Robertson and Minster ...

Treasury mandates APRA must consider climate risk in duties

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... climate reporting standards by regulated entities." The move was welcomed by investment professionals. "The move by the Treasurer to require APRA to consider climate related financial risks is a welcome step forward for transparency," said Betashares ...

Experts evaluate impact of Modern Slavery Act review

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUN 2023  |  NEWS
... also pointed to the recommendation to create a federal Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner - which was funded under Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget proposal earlier in May. "The introduction of an independent anti-slavery commissioner raises awareness ...

No pause button on greenwashing action: ASIC

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
... reduce greenwashing and strengthen ESG labelling. The government is also introducing a sovereign green bonds program. The treasurer last month announced the government will co-fund the initial development phase of an Australian sustainable finance taxonomy ...

Renewable energy, climate in spotlight in Federal Budget

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
The transition to a renewable energy future was a central part of the Federal Budget unveiled by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday night. In addition to action on climate, the Budget also included an $8 million allocation to establish a federal government ...

Jones calls for taxonomy to clarify greenwashing

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2023  |  NEWS
Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services Stephen Jones said that without a sustainable finance taxonomy, regulators will only be able to catch the "most egregious" examples of greenwashing in Australia. Speaking at the Australian Council ...

Investors welcome Commonwealth green bond program

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023  |  NEWS
... begin in mid-2024 following the development of a Green Bonds Framework and engagement with investors. "We encourage the Treasurer and AOFM to protect the credibility of the program by ensuring the use of proceeds (UoP) from green bond issuance are directed ...