We provide expert advice to the Australian Government and engage with the community to guide Australia towards a prosperous, resilient and decarbonised future.
Independent advice
We provide independent advice on:
- the Annual Climate Change Statement to Parliament
- emissions reduction targets for new or updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
Legislated reviews
We make recommendations on key climate policy mechanisms, including:
- the Australian Carbon Credit Units Scheme (ACCU Scheme)
- the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGER), including the Safeguard Mechanism
- other climate-related matters referred by the responsible Minister or Parliament.
Independent research and analysis
We undertake and commission independent research and analysis to inform climate policy development and decision-making.
The Authority's work
Annual progress advice
Australia has committed to ambitious emissions reduction targets to support a prosperous, resilient net zero economy.
The Annual Progress Advice is an independent assessment of whether current policies and actions are enough to meet these goals, and where further effort may be needed.
Check out more of the Authority's work below including emissions reduction targets for new or updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), legislated reviews, self-initiated research, and other climate-related matters referred by the responsible Minister or Parliament.
