This paper is about the subset of reviews that are subject to Guidelines recently issued by the Australian Government. It discusses the Guidelines and the general approach that the Commission is proposing to take to reviews that are sent to it following screening by the Government. The Australian Parliament passed the Government’s Clean Energy Legislative...

Focusing on four key infrastructure areas integral to the functioning of cities – energy, transport, water and waste, this report provides governments with a clear action agenda for realising productivity and liveability gains, and meeting sustainability outcomes.

The carbon price is a vital step in creating a low-emissions future for Australia, but it needs further support. Investors are still struggling to overcome the risks surrounding low-emissions technologies and to get projects running at large scale and low cost. Grattan’s report seeks to enable them to cross the bridge to commercial viability. It...

This report aims to identify priority needs over the next few years in developing knowledge on how governments, businesses and communities can best adapt to climate change risks. Development of National Climate Change Adaptation Research Plans is a key function of NCCARF. These Plans (referred to as NARPs) are produced for nine key sectors where...

The Victorian Government recognises the importance of the Latrobe Valley to the State’s economy and the enormous contribution the region’s businesses and communities make to Victoria’s prosperity. This is why we are actively responding to mitigate against the effects of the national carbon tax, and establishing a long-term plan for investment and jobs growth in...