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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Media Statement: Australia’s Post-2020 Emissions Reduction Target
The Government announced a target of 26‑28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 for Australia on 11 August 2015. This statement sets out the Authority’s…
Final report on Australia’s future emissions reduction targets
2 July 2015: The Climate Change Authority has released its Final Report on Australia’s Future Emissions Reduction Targets.
Consultation document: modelling the electricity sector and emissions reduction policies
The Authority is seeking feedback on its proposed approach to electricity sector modelling. This work forms part of its Special Review of Australia’s emissions…
Draft report: Australia’s future emissions reduction targets
The Climate Change Authority released the first draft report of the Special Review of Australia’s climate change policies and goals in April 2015.
Media Statement: Using International units to help meet Australia's emissions reduction targets
The Climate Change Authority is today releasing a paper on how recourse to international ‘units’ can assist countries, including Australia, to meet their…
Statement: Carbon Farming and Renewable Energy Target Reviews
22 December 2014: Statement by the Chair, Mr Bernie Fraser The Climate Change Authority has today released two reports covering its reviews of the Carbon…
2014 Renewable Energy Target Review
The Climate Change Authority is proceeding with its statutory review of the Renewable Energy Target (RET), which must be completed by 31 December 2014. The…
Carbon Farming Initiative Review Issues Paper released
The Climate Change Authority today released an Issues Paper and invited submissions to the Authority’s Review of the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI)
Media Statement: Light Vehicle Emissions Standards for Australia
Australia could almost double the fuel efficiency of its new vehicle fleet by 2025, save motorists thousands of dollars over the life of their vehicles, and…