The 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

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.
ACCU Scheme and NGER Act Reviews

The authority has released its 2023 reviews of Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.
Latest News

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Sector Pathways Review report published (Opens in a new tab/window)

Read the Sector Pathways Review.

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4 Sep 2024

Sector Pathways Review – media release

Cooperation, technology and investment will determine Australia’s net zero future.
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26 Jun 2024

Matt Kean announced as incoming Chair of the Climate Change Authority

The Hon Matt Kean will commence as Chair of the Climate Change Authority in early August.
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8 May 2024

Brad Archer at the CEDA 2024 Climate and Energy Forum

Our CEO, Brad Archer, is at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia’s second annual Climate and Energy Forum.
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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.

Annual Progress Advice
Reduce, remove and store: The role of carbon sequestration in accelerating Australia’s decarbonisation

The Climate Change Authority has released its latest policy Insights Paper, ‘Reduce, remove and store: The role of carbon sequestration in accelerating Australi
2022 Annual Progress Report

The first annual progress advice report on how Australia is tracking toward its emissions reduction targets was tabled in Parliament on 1 December 2022.