Clean Energy Regulator v Emerging Energy Solutions Group Pty Ltd (in liq) (No 2) [2026] FCA 12

CORPORATIONS – application for leave to proceed against company in liquidation under s 500(2) of Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) – where proceedings brought by Clean Energy Regulator alleging contraventions of Australian National Registry of Emissions Units Act 2011 (Cth) and Australian National Registry of Emissions Units Regulations 2011 (Cth) by respondent company and its director – where proceedings dismissed by consent as against director– where public interest in enforcement of statutory scheme and considerations of general deterrence – where Regulator gave undertaking not to enforce pecuniary penalties against company without leave – leave to proceed granted.