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The Bill will enshrine into law anemissions reduction target of 43 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030 and net zeroemissions by 2050.
It has brought together business, industry,...farmers.......all of whomhave asked the Parliament to put Australia on the path to net-zero emissions.
The Albanese Government’s Climate ChangeBill 2022 has passed the House of Representatives today.
The Bill will enshrine into law an emissionsreduction target of 43 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero emissionsby 2050.
It has brought together business, industry, unions,farmers, community and conservation groups, all of whom have asked theParliament to put Australia on the path to net-zero emissions.
For nine years, Australia has stumbled from onepolicy to another, and this overdue legislation will provide energy andinvestment certainty and usher the next generation of economic growth andopportunity.
It locks in 43 per cent as Australia’s target to reduceemissions and ensures a whole-of-government approach to drive towards thattarget.
It ensures accountability through an annual updateto Parliament by the Climate Change Minister on the progress being made towardsthe target and empowers the Climate Change Authority to provide advice toGovernment on future targets.
Passing this Bill in the House of Representativesonly 75 days after the election is an important step towards implementing theAlbanese Government’s Powering Australia plan to create jobs,put downward pressure on power bills and reduce emissions by boosting renewableenergy.
“This Bill records the Government’s ambition totake the country forward on climate action – and it reflects our determinationto bring people with us,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
“It will help open the way for new jobs, newindustries, new technologies and a new era of prosperity for Australianmanufacturing.”
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowensaid: “As we said in the Nationally Determined Contribution to the UNFCCC, weexpect that with government, business and the community all pulling in onedirection, our emissions reduction can be even greater” said
“I want to thank all members of the House ofRepresentatives that voted in favour of the legislation and their constructivecontributions in its formation.
“The passing of this bill in the House ofRepresentatives starts a new era of climate and energy certainty, one that iswell overdue.”
The Bill will now proceed to the Senate to bedebated in upcoming sitting weeks.
