News and media

News and media

This page contains news items and media releases related to the Authority’s work. For speeches and opinion pieces delivered by the Authority’s Chair and other representatives, go to Speeches and opinion pieces.

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Media Release - 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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Brad Archer delivering a speech at the Climate and Energy Forum 2025

Brad Archer at the 2025 CEDA Climate and Energy Forum

Our CEO, Brad Archer, delivered a keynote at the third annual CEDA Climate and Energy Forum.
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Electricity pilon with glowing cables over sunset sky

Media release: 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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2024 Annual Progress Report released

Emissions need to fall further, faster
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International climate councils gather at COP29 alongside national governments to support strong emissions reductions

As a founding member of the International Climate Councils Network, Australia’s Climate Change Authority joined other members at COP29 to call on countries to…
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Sector Pathways Review – media release

Cooperation, technology and investment will determine Australia’s net zero future.
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Matt Kean announced as incoming Chair of the Climate Change Authority

The Hon Matt Kean will commence as Chair of the Climate Change Authority in early August.
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Brad Archer during panel discussion at CEDA 2024 Climate and Energy Forum with two other people.

Brad Archer at the CEDA 2024 Climate and Energy Forum

Our CEO, Brad Archer, is at the Committee for Economic Development of Australia’s second annual Climate and Energy Forum.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Targets, Pathways and Progress issues paper released for consultation

Australians are invited to have their say on the Climate Change Authority’s advice to the Australian Government
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