Climate Change Authority

The Authority is an independent statutory body established under the
Climate Change Authority Act 2011 to provide expert advice to the
Australian Government on climate change policy.

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Boomerang Beach NSW from the air

Assessing the impact of a nuclear pathway on Australia’s emissions

New analysis has examined the impact on Australia’s emissions from a proposal to overhaul the electricity system with nuclear.
2035 Emissions Reduction Targets

The authority is developing advice on the 2035 emissions reduction targets for Australia’s next Nationally Determined Contribution.
Sector Pathways Review

The authority is reviewing the potential technology transition and emissions pathways that can support Australia’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
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Factsheet – Tropical cyclones and climate change

Download the Climate Change Authority’s tropical cyclones and climate change factsheet for more information.

8 May 2025

Brad Archer at the 2025 CEDA Climate and Energy Forum

Our CEO, Brad Archer, delivered a keynote at the third annual CEDA Climate and Energy Forum.
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24 Feb 2025

Media release: Assessing the impact of a nuclear pathway on Australia’s emissions

Delaying the overhaul of Australia’s grid could add billions of tonnes to national emissions
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28 Nov 2024

2024 Annual Progress Report released

Emissions need to fall further, faster
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Current consultations (Opens in a new tab/window)

All current open consultations are listed with links through to the relevant section of the submission.
Previous consultations

All previous consultation processes are listed with links through to the relevant section of the submission.
Our engagement strategy

Our Engagement Strategy highlights the importance of effective engagement and consultation to the Authority's work and sets out what you can expect from us.

Assessing the impact of a nuclear pathway on Australia’s emissions

Delaying the overhaul of Australia’s grid could add billions of tonnes to national emissions.
2024 Annual Progress Report

The Climate Change Authority’s third Annual Progress Report.
Sector Pathways Review

The Climate Change Authority has published its review into the potential technology transition and the emissions pathways that best support Australia’s transiti