US President Biden’s much anticipated summit takes place virtually on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd of April. Increasing ambition from the international community is applying pressure on the Australian government to act and not be left behind.
In advance of the summit, the Australian government has not improved on its five year old emissions reduction target, instead expressing intention to invest in carbon capture technology and hydrogen research, both of which would allow ongoing investment into fossil fuels.
Summit timing (AEST)
Day 1: 10pm, Thursday April 22nd to 5am Friday April 23rd (approx)
Day 2: 10pm, Friday April 23nd to 2am Saturday April 24th (approx)
Following the conclusion of written submissions and public hearings, the Committee will prepare a report to present back to parliament. We anticipate that it will be presented during May 2021.
Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on progress of the inquiry.
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.
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
The Climate Act will put in place plans to harness low emission technology and projects, triggering a sustainable jobs boom for all of Australia.
The Climate Act will help speed up our transition to low emissions technologies that are driving down energy prices.
By putting plans in place for key industries the Climate Act will enable businesses to invest with certainty in new low emissions technologies.
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.
{{ getFilterDesc(filter.type) }}
Download the overview document and ask your employer to support the Act.
Help us spread the word to support the Climate Change Act to safeguard Australia for all.
Help us build a groundswell of support for the Climate Act.
Sign now and send an email asking them to support the Climate Act.
