Australia has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and more recently outlined a more ambitious intermediate target for emission reductions by 2030. The author of this paper asserts that significant reforms are required for Australia to meet its emission reduction goals, support the reallocation of workers, and adapt to climate change.

This paper finds that the discussion on climate change and productivity urgently needs broadening. While much of the debate on productivity and climate change has focused on the economic dimensions of productivity, notably labour productivity growth, improving productivity in the use of materials and natural capital is crucial to achieving net zero and requires much...

This report presents an assessment of the rooftop solar potential across Australia's housing stock. It has a particular focus on social housing, apartments and private rental housing - three sectors that are significantly under-represented in Australia's world-leading uptake of residential solar.

Later this year, the Climate Change Authority will provide a series of reports to the Australian Government on Australia’s emissions reduction targets and the transition to a net zero economy. This issues paper presents the Authority's approach, direction, and latest thinking on their work for public consideration and feedback.

This document outlines a national framework for improving Australia’s energy performance. The strategy was informed by a public consultation process undertaken from November 2022 to March 2023, along with 20 roundtable sessions in 2023 and regular state and territory government engagement.