Determine NGER reporting thresholds annually
Test corporate group and facility thresholds at end of each FY — if met, register and report under NGER.
Who must comply
All corporations potentially crossing NGER thresholds.
What triggers it
End of each FY.
When due
Annual self-test; registration within 31 August if newly captured.
Evidence required
Threshold workpaper, registration with the Regulator, EERS report.
Max penalty
Civil penalty for non-registration once thresholds met; multi-year liability
Summary
Sections 12-14 of the NGER Act set thresholds. Corporate group: 50,000 t CO2-e Scope 1+2 emissions, 200 TJ energy production, or 200 TJ consumption. Facility: 25,000 t CO2-e, 100 TJ production, 100 TJ consumption. Annual self-test required; registration follows.
Enforced by
Source legislation
Topics
Source: https://cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/NGER/About-the-National-Greenhouse-and-Energy-Reporting-scheme/Reporting-thresholds. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.