The Australian Climate Councils Network (ACCN) officially launched in Sydney on 3 December 2025. It brings together 6 members - the Authority, Net Zero Economy Authority(Opens in a new tab/window), Queensland’s Clean Economy Expert Panel(Opens in a new tab/window), South Australia’s Premier’s Climate Change Council(Opens in a new tab/window), ACT Climate Change Council(Opens in a new tab/window) and NSW’s Net Zero Commission(Opens in a new tab/window).
At the launch members discussed opportunities to promote evidence-based climate change policy and action in Australia. Members also discussed Australia’s green growth opportunities, with Dr Andrew Forrest, CEO of Fortescue, joining for this discussion.
Reflecting on the network, the Authority’s Chair, the Hon. Matt Kean, said:
“Australia’s 2035 emissions target is driving urgency for government progress towards net zero. Now is the time for councils to collaborate, amplify independent advice, and more strongly influence national policy. The ACCN can accelerate this progress through its three priorities to share knowledge and resources, elevate the public discourse on climate change, and promote evidence-based climate policy.”
The ACCN is a voluntary collaboration.
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