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Clean Energy Regulator

<h1>Role of the Clean Energy Regulator</h1>

<p>The Clean Energy Regulator administers schemes legislated by the Australian Government for measuring, managing, reducing or offsetting Australia's carbon emissions.</p>

<p>It's role is determined by climate change law. It has administrative responsibilities for the:</p>

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<li>National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme, under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007</li>

<li>Emissions Reduction Fund, under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011</li>

<li>Renewable Energy Target, under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000, and</li>

<li>Australian National Registry of Emissions Units, under the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units Act 2011.</li>

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<p>It is primarily an an economic regulator.</p>

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