Client deadline to submit 2018–19 calculated baseline application based on the quantity of production variables for 2019–20 if applicable​.

NGER (Safeguard Mechanism) Rule 2015​​
See: s 27(1)(c)

• NGER registration if not already registered, and
• nominations of operational control for 2018–19.

​31 October 2019 or 15 April 2020

​Client deadline to submit:

• 2018–19 calculated baseline applications

• 2018–19 applications for variation of baseline determination for reduction in emissions intensity

• 2018–19 applications for a production adjusted baseline*
• 2018–19 exemption declaration applications, and
• 2018–19 NGER reports.

*IMPORTANT: If a multi-year period has been declared that covers 2018–19 and 2019–20 (at a minimum), an extension to 15 April 2020 is available. See the explanatory statement for more details.

NGER (Safeguard Mechanism) Rule 2015​​
See: s 22(3), s 22(6), ​s 65(4), s 46(4), s 60(3)

NGER Act
See: s 19(6), 22G(2), 22X(4)

​1 February 2020

Client deadline to submit new 2018–19 calculated baseline application, if first application was refused.

IMPORTANT: The Regulator may also accept an application for a variation of baseline determination no later than 1 February 2020 where satisfactory information has been provided showing that it was impractical to meet the 31 October 2019 deadline. Clients should discuss with the Clean Energy Regulator first.

​NGER (Safeguard Mechanism) Rule 2015
See: s 22(5)

​​1 February 2020

Client deadline to submit:

• multi-year period declaration applications starting 2018–19; and

• 2018–19 applications for a variation of baseline determination for reduction in emissions intensity.

Variation of baseline deadline only applies where satisfactory information has been provided showing that it was impractical to meet the 31 October deadline. Clients should discuss with the Clean Energy Regulator first.

NGER (Safeguard Mechanism) Rule 2015
See: s 65(4), s 46(4)

​28 February 2020

Client deadline to surrender ACCUs to avoid excess emissions situation​.

NGER Act
See: s 22XF(1)