Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin Charges) 2024

# Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin Charges) 2024 ## What it does This bill sets up a fee system for businesses that register energy facilities under Australia's "Future Made in Australia" scheme. Companies operating power stations, solar/wind systems, battery storage, and similar facilities will need to pay charges to participate in a system that tracks where Australian energy comes from. ## Why it matters The fees fund the administration of a guarantee-of-origin scheme designed to support Australian-made renewable energy and help meet climate targets. The money collected essentially pays for the government to track and verify which energy is genuinely produced here, which could affect energy costs for businesses using the scheme. ## Key details - **Who pays:** Owners of registered power stations, renewable energy systems, battery storage, and similar facilities - **What triggers the fee:** Simply registering a facility or profile under the scheme — there are different charges for production profiles, delivery profiles, and consumption profiles - **When it starts:** The charges kick in once the main "Future Made in Australia (Guarantee of Origin) Act 2024" is passed and this bill receives Royal Assent - **Exemptions possible:** The bill allows the government to create exemptions from charges through regulations, though specifics aren't detailed in this excerpt

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