Mandatory Renewable Energy Target
The Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET) commenced on 1 April 2001.
MRET Review
MRET Review Report
MRET was reviewed in 2003 by an independent panel chaired by the Hon. Grant Tambling. The report was tabled in Parliament on 16 January 2004. Submissions, the Review report and economic analysis undertaken for the Panel are available from the MRET review website.
Government Response
The Government Response to the MRET Review was released on 12 August 2004.
Proposed changes to the measure were implemented through the following legislative and regulatory amendments:
- Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulations 2007 (No.3)
- Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Act 2006
- Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulations 2006 (No.2)
- Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Regulations 2005 (No.3)
Development of the measure
The Australian Government together with state and territory governments, and representatives of the electricity supply sector, electricity users groups and the renewable energy industry contributed to the development of the measure through a Renewables Target Working Group. The final report and background papers are available in our publications archive
