Gases released during mining activities without being burned for energy are called fugitive emissions. They can be accidental (e.g. methane escaping during digging/drilling) or deliberate (e.g. venting/flaring excess gas).
Mt CO₂-e = million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent
In the year to March 2026, fugitive emissions in Australia were 46.1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO2-e).
This was down 2.7% on the previous year.
This data is updated quarterly.
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Quarterly, M𝗍 CO₂-𝚎
Source: DCCEEW Quarterly updates | Provenance: Official via OnlyFacts | Updated: 27 May 2026 | License: CC BY 4.0
State and territory emissions are reported separately from Australia's national emissions. This data is updated annually, and may be up to two years old.
The latest data is from financial year 2022-23.
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Financial years, M𝗍 CO₂-𝚎
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