Barry Li | Climate Reporting & Assurance
Insights on climate reporting, carbon markets, and sustainability assurance.
recent posts
- Building Capability for a Low-Carbon Future: Reflections from Recent Climate Training
- When Life Reminds Us Why Climate Work Matters
- Climate Disclosure Countdown: Key October 2025 Milestones for Australian Reporting
- ACCU Scheme Review Kicks Off: What Australia’s 2026 Consultation Means
- Scaling Climate Disclosure: How AASB’s Proportionality Guidance Helps Smaller Entities
Barry Li
Category: General Updates
General Updates
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It’s been a big month of learning. Across the public and private sectors, climate-related reporting and assurance training has accelerated — a clear sign that Australia is moving from policy design to practical delivery. I was fortunate to take part in several technical programs recently, which deepened my understanding of both greenhouse gas (GHG) assurance…
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I’m a little late with this week’s post. A close family member has just been diagnosed with cancer — and we’ve been told there may not be much time left. It’s hard news to process. Moments like this make you stop and think about time, purpose, and what difference we really make in the brief…
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1. ACCU Scheme review consultation opens On 20 October 2025, the Climate Change Authority (CCA) formally opened its public consultation for its statutory review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011—the legislative foundation for Australia’s ACCU Scheme. The consultation invites feedback on the Scheme’s operation and broader role in a decarbonising economy. Submissions…
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The Climate Change Authority (CCA) has opened its public consultation for the 2026 review of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI Act) — the legislation that underpins the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.Submissions are open until 5 pm AEDT, 8 December 2025 via the CCA Consultation Hub 💬. This review marks…
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September was a busy month for Australia’s evolving climate reporting landscape. With the first mandatory disclosures under AASB S2 Climate-related Financial Disclosures due from 1 January 2025, regulators and standard-setters spent the month issuing guidance, educational materials and reminders to help companies and auditors get ready. Below is a concise recap of what changed or…
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Hello, and welcome! This site is a space where I will share reflections, updates, and resources from my research and professional practice in climate reporting, carbon markets, and sustainability assurance. As both a PhD candidate at the University of Newcastle and an auditing practitioner with over a decade of experience in the public sector, I…
