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CLIMATE CHANGE AND GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS REDUCTION ACT 2007 (NO 22 OF 2007) - SECT 5

5—Targets

        (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.



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