Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTION ACT 2010 (NO. 41 OF 2010) - SECT 11

    (1)     The Minister must determine a method for measuring greenhouse gas emissions.

Note     The power to make an instrument includes power to do the following:

        (a)     amend or repeal it (see Legislation Act, s 46);

        (b)     make different provision for different categories (see Legislation Act, s 48).

    (2)     A determination is a disallowable instrument.

Note     A disallowable instrument must be notified, and presented to the Legislative Assembly, under the Legislation Act.

    (3)     In making a determination, the Minister must—

        (a)     seek, and have regard to, the advice of an independent entity to assist the Minister to determine the method for measuring greenhouse gas emissions; and

        (b)     as far as practicable, ensure consistency with the best national and international practices in relation to measuring greenhouse gas emissions.