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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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Solar farm on Australian coastline

MEDIA RELEASE: Targets, Pathways and Progress issues paper released for consultation

Australians are invited to have their say on the Climate Change Authority’s advice to the Australian Government
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Natalie L. Simmons (2023) “Birrang” (Wiradjuri for journey)

Authority releases second Reconciliation Action Plan

The authority has launched its second Reconciliation Action Plan.
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Sustainable development and green business based on renewable energy. Reduce CO2 emission concept.

Published: Submissions to economic modelling consultation paper and NGER survey

The Climate Change Authority has published submissions received in response to its economic modelling consultation paper and National Greenhouse and Energy…
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2023 Reviews of Climate Schemes

The Climate Change Authority has released its 2023 reviews of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting …
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Windfarm at sunset

Authority publishes its advice for the government's second Annual Climate Change Statement

The Climate Change Authority’s second Annual Progress Report includes 42 recommendations to enhance the prospects of achieving Australia’s targets and promote…
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Concept of a large wind turbine drawn onto a field, with two people wearing reflective jackets looking at blueprints, under a blue sky with mountains in the distance

Submissions to the authority’s Issues Paper: Setting, tracking and achieving Australia’s emissions reduction target published.

The Climate Change Authority has published the submissions it received in response to the Issues Paper: Setting, tracking and achieving Australia’s emissions…
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The Boranup Karee Forest near the town of Margaret River, Western Australia.

Technical innovation can lower the costs of carbon sequestration – CSIRO Report

A new CSIRO report, funded by the authority and the Clean Energy Regulator, provides valuable information on the potential to lower the costs of carbon…
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man planting a young tree

Open for registration: The CCA’s ACCU scheme review, interactive webinar

The Climate Change Authority invites you to join a webinar 11.30am-1pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 17 October 2023 to discuss the authority’s latest thinking in its…
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ong winding road on Kangaroo Island through bushland and gumtrees, Flinders Chase National Park, South Australia

Parliament refers sectoral pathways review to the Climate Change Authority

The Australian Parliament has requested that the Climate Change Authority review the potential technology transition and emissions pathways that best support…
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