Overview
The Climate Change Act 2022 requires us to provide independent, evidence-based advice on how Australia can meet its emission reduction targets and achieve a prosperous, resilient net zero future.
Each year, we publish our Annual Progress Advice with recommendations the Minister for Climate Change and Energy must address in the Annual Climate Change Statement to Parliament. Our advice strengthens accountability and makes sure policies remain effective and responsive.
This year, our Annual Progress Advice will include:
- an assessment of how Australia is progressing toward its emissions reduction targets
- input to the government’s 2026–27 review of the Safeguard Mechanism and analysis of opportunities to reduce fossil methane emissions.
Milestones
- June–August 2026: public consultation
- November 2026: advice delivered to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy and published.
Consultation
The Authority is currently seeking input into this project. A public consultation opened on 2 July 2026 and will close on 9 August 2026. To find out more, visit our consultation hub(Opens in a new tab/window).
Open for public submissions now - 2026 Annual Progress Advice
The Climate Change Authority is seeking stakeholder submissions to its 2026 Annual Progress Advice to inform the Minister’s fifth Annual Climate Change Statement to Parliament. You are invited to respond to as many consultation questions as relevant and include supporting evidence or analysis.
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