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News and media

This page contains news items and media releases related to the Authority’s work. For speeches and opinion pieces delivered by the Authority’s Chair and other representatives, go to Speeches and opinion pieces.

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Matt Kean giving a speech
Australia’s 62–70% emissions reduction target by 2035 is not just a climate goal but a once‑in‑a‑generation economic transformation — one that hinges on…
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CCA CEO Kath Rowley and CCA Chair Matt Kean sitting at a table during the Science Roundtable held February 13 2026.
The Authority convened a national roundtable of leading science agencies, policymakers and data users to look at the growing risks to Australia’s climate…
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Australian Climate Councils Network logo - blue and green leaves in the shape of Australia
The Australian Climate Councils Network (ACCN) officially launched in Sydney on 3 December 2025.
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Female tradesperson leaning on a solar panel with blue sky in the background.
Emissions dropping but pace must quicken.
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CEO Kath Rowley in front of a city skyline
The Climate Change Authority is pleased to welcome Kath Rowley as our new Chief Executive Officer.
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Female sitting on a large rock relaxing in afternoon dappled light the Australian bushland with views over the river
An achievable, ambitious 2035 emissions reduction target in the nation’s interest
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Australian family on a lawn looking at a white and brick house.
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 delivering a speech at the Climate and Energy Forum 2025
Our CEO, Brad Archer, delivered a keynote at the third annual CEDA Climate and Energy Forum.
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Electricity pilon with glowing cables over sunset sky
Delaying the overhaul of Australia’s grid could add billions of tonnes to national emissions
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