South Australian Numbered Acts South Australian Numbered Acts (1) The principal
target under this Act is to reduce by 31 December 2050 greenhouse gas
emissions within this State by at least 60% to an amount that is equal to or
less than 40% of 1990 levels.
(2) Two related
targets under this Act are—
(a) to
increase the proportion of renewable electricity generated so that it
comprises at least 20% of electricity generated in the State by
31 December 2014;
(b) to
increase the proportion of renewable electricity consumed so that it comprises
at least 20% of electricity consumed in the State by
31 December 2014.
(3) The Minister may,
in connection with the operation of subsections (1) and (2) for the
purposes of any other provision of this Act—
(a)
determine the method for calculating greenhouse gas emissions for the
purposes of setting relevant 1990 levels (the "baseline"), and then determine
a figure that represents that baseline;
(b)
determine the method for calculating any reduction in greenhouse gas
emissions;
(c) set
sector-based targets and additional interim targets;
(d) set
specific baselines for particular areas of activity (as components of the
overall baseline);
(e) make
other determinations that assist in measuring greenhouse gas emissions within
the State.
(4) The Minister must,
in acting under subsection (3)—
(a) seek
to acknowledge action taken since 1990 to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas
emissions; and
(b) seek
to obtain the advice of relevant experts and to take into account relevant
methodologies and principles that apply within other Australian jurisdictions;
and
(c) seek
to provide consistency with best national and international practices with
respect to setting the baseline and determining a method for calculating
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions or the use of renewable electricity.
(5) The Minister may
make a determination or set a target under subsection (3) that relates to
a particular enterprise or industry, a particular sector of the State's
economy, a particular sector of the South Australian community, or the
community more generally.
(6) The Minister may
from time to time vary any determination or target under this section after
taking into account new or updated methodologies or advice with respect to the
calculation, assessment, measurement or reporting of greenhouse gas emissions,
or any other factor considered relevant by the Minister.
(7) The Minister must,
as soon as practicable after—
(a)
making a determination or setting a target under subsection (3); or
(b)
taking action under subsection (6),
prepare a report on the matter and cause a copy of the report to be laid
before both Houses of Parliament.
(8) The Minister must
publish any determination or target that applies under this section.