Bowen outlines government's Climate Change Bill

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen says he will introduce the governments Climate Change Bill in the first week of Parliamentary Sittings. Mr Bowen outlined the bills four main elements in his address to the National Press Club on Wednesday afternoon. Well seek to enshrine in law our nationally determined contribution of 43 per cent emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050, he said. Secondly, we will explicitly task, in law, the Climate Change Authority, to assess and publish progress against these targets and advise government on future targets, including the 2035 target. Mr Bowen also said the bill will legislate a requirement for the Climate Change Minister to report on progress and will ensure the nations targets are inserted into a range of government agencies. Read More Our Apps