Bill
Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2021
lapsed, as at 2022-04-11. (s) STEGGALL, Zali, MP portfolio.
- Sponsor
- Zali Steggall
- Portfolio
- (s) STEGGALL, Zali, MP
Recorded stages
- introduced — 2021-10-18
- second reading — 2021-10-18
- other — 2022-04-11
Divisions
- Business - Rearrangement - Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2021 — 2021-10-27, House of Representatives: affirmative, ayes 56, noes 50
Plain-language summary
Written by a model from the explanatory memorandum; not the record, as at 2021-10-18.
This bill would create a national framework for Australia to plan for climate change adaptation and emissions reduction.
An independent Climate Change Commission would advise the government on targets, budgets and plans, and monitor progress.
The bill sets a target of net zero emissions by 2050 and an interim goal of a 60% reduction on 2005 levels by 2030.
- Establishes a national framework for adaptation and mitigation plans.
- Creates an independent Climate Change Commission to advise and monitor.
- Sets a net zero emissions target for 2050.
- Requires five-year national emissions budgets and adaptation plans.
- Mandates annual national climate change risk assessments.
- Ensures transparent reporting and accountability through the Commission.
The Australian government, the Climate Change Commission, and the private sector would be affected, along with rural and regional communities.
Sources
em
billhome