On 30 October 2025 the Government introduced the Environmental Protection Reform Bill into the House of Representatives. The Reform Bill is the primary component of a package aimed to modernise the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act and has been the subject of widespread industry, state government and cross-party consultation over several years. The reform… Continue reading Environmental Protection Reform Bill 2025
Category: Climate and Energy
Albanese Government sets a 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70%
18 September 2025 On Thursday 18 September, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the Albanese Government’s 2035 emissions reduction target. The Albanese Government has set an emissions reduction target of 62-70% cent by 2035 on 2005 emissions levels. The 2035 target is based on… Continue reading Albanese Government sets a 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70%
Albanese Government releases National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan
15 September 2025 On Monday 15 September, Minister for Climate Change and Energy the Hon. Chris Bowen MP released the National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan. The National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan outline the effect climate change is expected to have on our communities, economy, environment and way of life,… Continue reading Albanese Government releases National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan
The passage of Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024
The Miles Labor Government has passed the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024 (both received Royal Assent on 26 April 2024) strengthening the government’s commitment to reduced emissions. The Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 is designed to position Queensland as a leader in combating climate change while… Continue reading The passage of Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 and the Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024
Environment Protection and Conservation (EPBC) Act Reforms
On April 16, 2024, the Hon. Tanya Plibersek, Minister for the Environment and Water, announced the Government’s plan to progress to the second stage of its Nature Positive Plan, including establishing the body ‘Environment Protection Australia’. The announcement follows the Government’s commitment to comprehensively reform the nation’s primary environmental protection laws, the Environment Protection and… Continue reading Environment Protection and Conservation (EPBC) Act Reforms