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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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Unlocking Australia’s clean energy potential (Opens in a new tab/window)

This new report provides actionable recommendations for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy.

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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Home safe: National leadership in adapting to a changing climate

New report examines how climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather disasters, and the rising costs for Australians.

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Media Release - Home safe: National leadership in adapting to a changing climate

The surge in extreme weather disasters around Australia reinforces the need for national leadership on adaptation to keep communities safe in a changing…
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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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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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Public consultations

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.

Publications

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Unlocking Australia’s clean energy potential

This new report provides actionable recommendations for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy.
Australian family on a lawn looking at a white and brick house.

Home safe: National leadership in adapting to a changing climate

The surge in extreme weather disasters around Australia reinforces the need for national leadership on adaptation to keep communities safe in a changing…
Electricity pilon with glowing cables over sunset sky

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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