Carbon rights on state land

You can help to mitigate the effects of climate change, and earn carbon tax credits, by taking part in projects to store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on your land. This is part of the Australian Government’s Emission Reduction Fund (ERF).

There are different ways to apply for projects depending on whether you have a perpetual or term lease, an occupation licence or a freeholding lease under the Land Act 1994.

Note, the minister administering the Land Act 1994 is the crown lands minister; and crown land means land that is the property of the state (including land subject to a perpetual or term lease, an occupation licence or a freeholding lease).

This guide explains eligible activities under the ERF and how to complete and lodge applications. Before you make an application, we recommend you call us to discuss:

the type of project, tenures included and timeframes
tenure and lease conditions
options for extending the term of the lease
native title considerations
the state’s interest in forest products, quarry material and mineral resources
other considerations and/or approvals which may be required under other legislation e.g. protected wildlife.

This will avoid processing delays.