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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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Media Release: Reaping rewards on the land: Climate Change Authority releases new report
The Climate Change Authority today released its research report on ways landholders can improve profitability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deliver…

Media Release: 2017 Emissions Reduction Fund Review
The Climate Change Authority today released its review report on the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). The Authority found that the ERF is performing well,…

Climate Change Authority releases new consultation paper – Review of the Carbon Farming Initiative legislation and the Emissions Reduction Fund
The Climate Change Authority today released a paper for consultation on its review of the Carbon Farming Initiative legislation, which governs the Emissions…

Media Release: Towards the next generation: AEMC and CCA Report
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) and the Climate Change Authority today released a new report on solutions for affordable, secure and lower…

Climate Change Authority releases new issues paper – Action on the land: reducing emissions, conserving natural capital and improving farm profitability
The Climate Change Authority today released an issues paper for consultation on its new research project which is looking at ways to reduce carbon emissions on…

Climate Change Authority releases Report Three: Towards a climate policy tookit
The Climate Change Authority today released the third and final report in its Special Review on the actions that Australia should take to meet its obligations…

Climate Change Authority welcomes Paris climate accord
The Climate Change Authority today welcomed the historic climate accord reached in Paris at the weekend. As anticipated the agreement commits the signatories…

Draft report of the Special Review: Australia’s climate policy options
The Climate Change Authority has today released its draft report on Australia’s climate policy options. This is the second report in its Special Review of…

Climate Change Authority welcomes new Chair and members
The Climate Change Authority secretariat today welcomed the appointment of a new Chair and members to lead its work advising the Australian Government on…