Keep Australia Safe

Climate Change Bill in Inquiry Phase

Zali Steggall MP introduced the Climate Change Bill to parliament on November 9th. It’s vitally important that we have a bipartisan approach to long term climate policy so she requested the Bill be referred to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy where it is currently under inquiry.

EXTENSION AGREED FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are invited from the public telling the committee and the Government why you, your business, club, organisation or community group want to see the Climate Change Act adopted into law. The more submissions they receive, the less climate can be ignored.

Normal submissions have now closed, but late submissions will be considered up until December 4th. Contact the Committee Secretariat (details below) to request a late submission.

To make a submission CLICK HERE

If you have any problems lodging your submission, contact the Committee Secretariat:
Phone: 02 6277 4580
Email: Environment.Reps@aph.gov.au

See our guide for more information

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.

View the proposed act

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.