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Update on the parliamentary inquiry into the Climate Change Bill

Submissions to the inquiry have now closed and are being reviewed by the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy.
The first validated submissions have now been posted on the parliamentary website and more will follow in the coming days. To view the submissions click on the link.
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The Committee has also now confirmed Friday January 29th and Monday February 1st as the dates for public hearings. We will post details of venues and how you can watch here and on our social media as soon as they are confirmed.

The impacts of Climate Change represent the greatest threat to our national security, our economy, our health and our environment. But if we implement an effective plan now, we can create a safe and prosperous future for ourselves and our children.

Zali Steggall, OAM MP

What is the Climate Act?

The Climate Act is a proposed law to ensure the long-term safety, security and prosperity of Australia by achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050.

Zali Steggall OAM MP will table the Act to parliament on Monday November 9th 2020.

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Net Zero emissions by 2050

Net zero means we need to balance the carbon we put into the atmosphere with what we draw down through tree planting and soils – just like balancing a budget.

Risk Assessments and adaptation plans

To protect our communities, we need to assess the risks of rising temperatures, pandemics, worsening bushfires, cyclones and droughts, and implement plans that benefit our economic strength and recovery.

Technology readiness assessment

With regular reviews of existing and emerging technologies we can monitor and fast track opportunities to get to Net Zero.

Independent advisory commission

To guide our response to climate change, this body will conduct assessments, track progress, advise the government and report publicly.

For more information about how the Act works click here

How will the Climate Act help the Australian economy?

Jobs and Growth

The Climate Act will put in place plans to harness low emission technology and projects, triggering a sustainable jobs boom for all of Australia.

Lower cost energy

The Climate Act will help speed up our transition to low emissions technologies that are driving down energy prices.

Investment certainty

By putting plans in place for key industries the Climate Act will enable businesses to invest with certainty in new low emissions technologies.

Trade certainty

By legislating Net Zero, the Climate Act will tell our trading partners we are committed to reducing our emissions and will avoid carbon tariffs being imposed on our exports.

With many countries adopting the Net Zero target by 2050, Australia risks being left behind by countries with similar economies like the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada and the European Union.

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The annual UNEP Emissions Gap Report reviews the gap between where greenhouse emissions are predicted to be in 2030 and where they should be to avoid the worst impacts of climate change

UN Environment Programme

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Taking action to tackle climate change will grow the Australian economy and add jobs. But by doing nothing, our economy and number of jobs will decline.

Deloitte Access Economics

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