List of Recommendations

Recommendation 1

3.84
The committee recommends that the Senate pass the Climate Change Bill 2022.

Recommendation 2

4.59
The committee recommends that the Senate pass the Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022.

Recommendation 3

4.63
The committee recommends that the government, subsequent to the passage of the bills, undertake further consultation on possible legislative amendments and appropriate policy responses, including reviewing the use of native forest wood waste for renewable energy and the transition arrangements for Australian workers impacted by decarbonisation.

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About this inquiry

The bills would codify Australia’s 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, provide for an annual statement in relation to the targets, embed the targets in the objectives and functions of relevant Commonwealth agencies, and empower the Climate Change Authority to provide advice to the Minister in relation to future targets.

The terms of reference are the provisions of the bills. 



Past Public Hearings

19 Aug 2022: Canberra
18 Aug 2022: Canberra