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Reports and Publications

Last updated: 1 Jul 2025

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The authority publishes reports for periodic reviews of legislation, special reviews and self-initiated research.

The Climate Change Authority Act 2011 (Opens in a new tab/window)tasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011(Opens in a new tab/window)) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme ( National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007(Opens in a new tab/window)). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the Authority to do special reviews on climate change issues. 

The Climate Change Authority Act 2011 empowers the Authority to initiate its own research on climate change.

Publications

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2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report

The Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.
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Understanding climate threats to the Great Barrier Reef

Read our latest report to learn about how ocean warming, ocean acidification and other extreme weather events will affect the Great Barrier Reef.
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  • Research reports
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Unlocking Australia’s clean energy potential

This new report provides actionable recommendations for accelerating the deployment of renewable energy.
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Home safe: National leadership in adapting to a changing climate

The surge in extreme weather disasters around Australia reinforces the need for national leadership on adaptation to keep communities safe in a changing…
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  • Research reports
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Assessing the impact of a nuclear pathway on Australia’s emissions

Delaying the overhaul of Australia’s grid could add billions of tonnes to national emissions.
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  • Research reports
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2024 Annual Progress Report

The Climate Change Authority’s third Annual Progress Report.
  • Reports and Reviews

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