Australia's Future Secured: Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Incentives Passed
Key Ideas
  • The Federal Government's Future Made in Australia Bill 2024, including the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive, has been approved by the Senate, aiming to seize economic opportunities and strengthen Australia's resilience.
  • The legislation offers significant support to the resources sector, establishing tax incentives for the production of hydrogen and critical minerals, encouraging the growth of industries of the future and creating well-paid local jobs.
  • Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive worth $2 per kg of renewable hydrogen produced between 2027-28 and 2039-40 aims to support projects for up to ten years, promoting the production of hydrogen for a sustainable future.
  • The incentives for hydrogen and critical minerals processing will be granted to operational projects producing renewable energy sources and materials for products like wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles, aligning with Australia's goals for the global net zero transformation.
The Australian Senate has passed the Federal Government's Future Made in Australia Bill 2024, which includes the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive. This legislation is designed to propel Australia towards a future characterized by economic growth, industrial opportunities, and enhanced resilience. It represents one of the most substantial packages of support for the resources sector ever approved by the Federal Parliament. The primary focus of the legislation is to foster the development of key industries that will shape Australia's future, while concurrently generating high-quality employment opportunities. The Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive outlined in the bill offers a financial benefit of $2 per kg of renewable hydrogen produced between 2027-28 and 2039-40 for a maximum period of ten years per project. This incentive is part of the government's strategy to promote sustainable practices and advance the production of hydrogen, a crucial element in the transition to cleaner energy sources. Additionally, the legislation introduces the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive, which provides a ten percent tax credit for relevant processing and refining costs associated with Australia's 31 critical minerals. This incentive aims to support critical mineral projects processed and refined between 2027-28 and 2039-40, also for up to ten years per project. Both incentives are contingent upon projects becoming operational and actively contributing to the production of hydrogen or the processing of critical minerals utilized in various environmentally friendly technologies like wind turbines, solar panels, and electric vehicles. The Federal Government emphasizes the significance of aligning industry, energy, resources, skills, and investment to capitalize on Australia's potential in the global net zero era. These tax incentives are projected to leverage Australia's existing strengths while encouraging the growth of new industries vital for maximizing opportunities in the global transition towards net zero emissions. By supporting the production of renewable energy sources and essential materials for green technologies, the legislation sets a positive trajectory for Australia's economic and environmental future.
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