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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 with others at the Australian Climate Councils Network
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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Full length shot of a young woman hiking through the mountains
Emissions need to fall further, faster
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4 people sitting on a stage giving a presentation
As a founding member of the International Climate Councils Network, Australia’s Climate Change Authority joined other members at COP29 to call on countries to…
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