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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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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