Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) 2024

# Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Bill 2024 ## What it does This bill creates an official certification system to prove that renewable electricity and products like green hydrogen were actually made using clean energy. Companies can register with a regulator, get their products certified, and then sell them with a "Guarantee of Origin" label that proves their environmental claims are legitimate. ## Why it matters It stops greenwashing — companies can't just claim their products are "green" without proof. This helps Australian businesses compete globally by proving their clean credentials, and gives consumers and other companies confidence they're actually buying renewable products. ## Key details - **Registration required**: Companies producing renewable electricity or green hydrogen need to register with a regulator before they can use the certification scheme - **Fit and proper person test**: The regulator can refuse or cancel registration if a company or its owners don't meet character and competency standards — including checking if they have ties to people with criminal histories or integrity issues - **Traceability**: The scheme tracks products from production through to delivery, so there's a clear chain proving where the energy came from

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