The Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 was introduced into Federal Parliament by independent MP Zali Steggall in November 2020. The proposed Act would mandate: (1) a national climate risk assessment; (2) a national adaptation program; (3) a legislated net-zero target by 2050; and (4) the establishment of an independent Climate Change Commission. The Australian Government has been under increasing pressure to legislate a net zero by 2050 target in line with the European Union and other developed economies.
Alignment with IPCC on Climate Action
Not Proceeding: Bill withdrawn
Alignment with IPCC on Climate Action
Not Proceeding: Bill withdrawn
In a submission to the Australia Senate Committee on Environment and Communications in early August 2022, Google supported the government’s proposed legislation to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050 with an interim target of at least 43% by 2030 under the Climate Change Bill. The comment cited the need to urgently decarbonize the world’s electricity supply, including in Australia. In the same consultation, BP also stated support for Australia's 2050 and 2030 greenhouse gas targets to be legislated, and appeared to support further legislation to achieve these targets.
The table below lists the entities tracked by InfluenceMap which have publicly engaged with the policy. InfluenceMap tracks around 500 companies and 250 industry associations globally. Each entity links back to the entities’ full InfluenceMap profile, where the evidence of its engagement can be found.
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