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Reports and Publications

Last updated: 1 Jul 2025

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The authority publishes reports for periodic reviews of legislation, special reviews and self-initiated research.

The Climate Change Authority Act 2011 (Opens in a new tab/window)tasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011(Opens in a new tab/window)) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme ( National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007(Opens in a new tab/window)). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the Authority to do special reviews on climate change issues. 

The Climate Change Authority Act 2011 empowers the Authority to initiate its own research on climate change.

Publications

Reaping the Rewards: a research report

27 April 2018: Reaping the Rewards explores ways that landholders can improve profitability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deliver broader environmental…
  • Research reports

2017 Review of the Emissions Reduction Fund

11 December, 2017: The Climate Change Authority has released its latest legislative review of the Emissions Reduction Fund. The Climate Change Authority Act…
  • Legislative reviews
  • ACCU review

Authority observations on Australia’s 2030 target

14 August 2015: The government has announced a target of 26-28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 for Australia. This statement sets out the Authority’s…
  • Research reports

Comparing countries’ emissions targets

March 2015: Comparing countries’ emissions targets: A practical guide will help Australians understand and compare post-2020 greenhouse gas emissions targets…
  • Research reports
Climate Change Authority releases new consultation paper

2014 Carbon Farming Initiative Review

22 December 2014: The Climate Change Authority released its statutory review of the Carbon Farming Initiative. The Authority evaluated the performance of the…
  • Legislative reviews
  • ACCU review

Using international units to help meet Australia's emissions reduction targets

7 July 2014: The Authority has recommended Australia use international emissions reduction units to help meet its 2020 target. This paper considers the…
  • Research reports

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