ACCU Scheme consultation process underway

ICIN welcomes the release of proposed amendments by the Australian Government to reform the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme. 

Our Members have advocated for improved recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples to Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) for a carbon project on their Country since 2019.

The proposed changes include strengthening consent requirements by recognising registered native title claimants as eligible interest holders.

We are pleased to be undertaking consultations with Full Members and First Nations groups across Australia, please find all details below.

ICIN Full Member ACCU scheme consultation 

Next week, on Friday 8th May, ICIN is inviting representatives of Full Members to a consultation on these legislative changes. Members will be invited directly via an Outlook calendar invitation.    

Event: ICIN Full Member ACCU Scheme Consultation
Date/time: Friday 8 May 2026, 1:30-3:30pm ACST  
Location: Online, via Teams

This consultation will inform ICIN's submission. We encourage all full members to attend. If you are a full member and didn't receive the invitation, please reach out to Suzanne Munkara, ICIN's Policy Officer on [email protected].

ICIN Indigenous consultation on ACCU scheme 

ICIN is seeking input from representatives of ICIN Associate Members and Indigenous organisations on the proposed ACCU Scheme legislative changes.

Event: Indigenous only consultation on ACCU Scheme 
Date/time: Monday 11 May 2026, 2:00-4:00pm ACST  
Location: Online, via Teams

This session is open to Indigenous people and individuals working at Indigenous organisations. Don't miss this important opportunity to improve the recognition of the rights of Indigenous people in law. Reach out to Suzanne Munkara, ICIN's Policy Officer on [email protected] with any questions.

Australian Government updates regarding this process 

ICIN encourages representatives from our membership and Indigenous organisations to register for information sessions hosted by the Government. Webinars will go into detail about the proposed amendments, with the department available to answer questions. 

Dates and sessions: 

• 5 May 2026: Introductory webinar, Overview of the Bill Register here 
• 6 May 2026: Deep-dive webinar 1, Carbon Abatement Integrity Committee and Proponent-led Method Development amendments Register here 
• 6 May 2026: Deep-dive webinar 2, Integrity Risk Method Declaration amendments Register here 
• 7 May 2026: Deep-dive webinar 3, Native Title Consent amendments Register here 
• 8 May 2026: Deep-dive webinar 4, Integrity improvements and administrative amendments Register here 
• 22 May 2026: The ACCU legislative reform submission period closes

Photo credit: ALFA-NT Board Meeting, 2025