External Audit Consultation Paper
As part of the consultation process for the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System, the Department of Climate Change has released for public comment the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 and Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme - External Audit Consultation Paper.
This consultation paper is designed to inform stakeholders and seek feedback on the development of external auditor regulations (professional expertise and qualifications) and external audit guidelines (conduct of audits and reports) under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (the NGER Act). The external audit arrangements will support regulatory needs of both the NGER Act and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
- Download the External Audit Consultation Paper as a PDF file
- Download the External Audit Consultation Paper as an RTF file
The public is invited to submit their views on the approaches outlined in the consultation paper through written submissions.
Making a Submission
In preparing submissions, stakeholders are requested to indicate their support for, or identify any concerns with, the arrangements outlined in the External Audit Consultation Paper along with any alternative proposals. New proposals should be supported by an articulation of how the proposed approach would effectively integrate with the other elements involved.
Stakeholder submissions should address the questions outlined in the orange boxes throughout the paper. Stakeholders are welcome to provide additional comments however specific input to the identified questions will assist in collating input. Also, to assist in the assimilation of stakeholder feedback, use of headings that correspond with those used in this paper would be appreciated.
It is intended that all submissions, including the names of submitters, will be made publicly available online after the close of submissions, and may be used by the Department in subsequent publications, unless the submitter requests that the submission, or part of it, be treated as confidential.
Where only part of a submission is confidential, please provide a different version of the submission, with confidential material deleted, to be published online.
It is requested that submitters attach the Submission Cover Sheet with their submission.
- Download the Submission cover sheet
How to submit
Submissions should be made by 14 November 2008 to the Department by email: reporting@climatechange.gov.au or by post to:
Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Policy
Department of Climate Change
GPO Box 854
Canberra ACT 2601
Submissions will be acknowledged with a receipt via email (or post if email is not available). Please contact the Department as above with any queries.
External Audit Workshops
The Department will be hosting a small number of targeted stakeholder External Audit Workshops in late October 2008.
The purpose of the workshops is to utilise the expertise and experience of existing auditors (both greenhouse / environmental and financial / corporate) and reporting entities to aid the development of a robust and effective external audit framework for the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
The Department's presentation from the workshops will be available on this website following the conclusion of all the scheduled workshops.
Workshops will be half-day events, as detailed below:
| Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Canberra | 22 October 2008 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Melbourne | 23 October 2008 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Melbourne | 23 October 2008 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Perth | 24 October 2008 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Brisbane | 27 October 2008 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Sydney | 29 October 2008 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
| Sydney | 29 October 2008 | 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm |
| Sydney | 30 October 2008 | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Spaces at the workshops will be limited. Large organisations are requested to limit their attendance to 1-2 people per workshop. Details of the venues will be provided following registration. Attendees will also be emailed a copy of the consultation paper (hard copies will not be provided at the workshops).
How to register for External Audit Workshops
To register for an External Audit Workshop please complete the attached registration form and email (with the subject line - 'external audit workshops') to: reporting@climatechange.gov.au by close of business Friday 17 October 2008.
Previous consultation
Further information on developing the national reporting system including previous public consultation.
