Australia's Future Made in Australia: Tax Incentives for Renewable Hydrogen and Critical Minerals
Key Ideas
- Introduction of the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 to provide production tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals.
- Establishment of a $2 per kilogram Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive and a ten per cent Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive.
- Focus on seizing economic and industrial opportunities, creating secure jobs and ensuring benefits flow to local communities.
- Encouragement of new industries for net zero transition and economic resilience through investment in renewable energy projects.
The Australian government is introducing the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024 to implement production tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals, aiming to position Australia as a key player in the global net zero transformation. The bill includes a $2 per kilogram Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive and a ten per cent Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive to support projects between 2027–2040. By unlocking private sector investment, the legislation seeks to build a more resilient economy powered by renewable energy, creating secure jobs nationwide and ensuring benefits reach local workers and communities. The focus is on industry clarity and certainty to boost confidence in investing in Australian renewable hydrogen and critical minerals projects, aligning with the country's net zero goals. Recipients of the incentives must adhere to Community Benefit Principles and deliver broader benefits to local communities, emphasizing the intersection of industry, energy, resources, and skills. Overall, the tax incentives aim to drive economic growth, job creation, and industry development while contributing to the decarbonization journey and strengthening Australia's economic resilience.
Topics
Production
Renewable Energy
Job Creation
Economic Development
Industry Growth
Tax Incentives
Community Benefits
Net Zero Transformation
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