Policy Overview

The Climate Change Bill was passed in August 2022 and legislated Australia’s updated greenhouse gas targets of 43% by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, the first climate policy passed by the Albanese government.

InfluenceMap Query

Alignment with IPCC on Climate Action; GHG Emission Regulation

Policy Status

Active

Evidence Profile

100210

Key

opposing not supporting mixed/unclear
supporting strongly supporting

Policy Engagement Overview

The corporate and industry response to the Climate Change Bill was positive, with the entities that engaged with the policy through submissions to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communications, voicing their support. Many entities that traditionally are highly engaged with other climate policy areas in Australia did not comment, such as the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA) and the Minerals Council of Australia. The Climate Change Bill was passed in August 2022 and legislated Australia’s updated greenhouse gas targets.

Policy Engagement Trends

Impacts on Policy Ambition

The Federal Climate Change Bill 2022 is still in place unchanged.

InfluenceMap Query

Alignment with IPCC on Climate Action; GHG Emission Regulation

Policy Status

Active

Evidence Profile

100210

Key

opposing not supporting mixed/unclear
supporting strongly supporting

Entities Engaged on Policy

The table below lists the entities found to be most engaged with the policy. InfluenceMap tracks over 400 companies and 200 industry associations globally. Each entity name links to its full InfluenceMap profile, where the evidence of its engagement can be found.

Influencemap Performance BandOrganizationEngagement Intensity
CBP64EnergyEurope
C-CLP Holdings (EnergyAustralia)22UtilitiesAsia
C+National Australia Bank21FinancialsOceania
CAustralian Industry Group (Ai Group)56All SectorsOceania
C-Business Council of Australia54All SectorsOceania
CAustralian Energy Council45EnergyOceania
DAustralian Industry Greenhouse Network25EnergyOceania
B+Energy Efficiency Council34EnergyOceania
A-Clean Energy Council39EnergyOceania
E-Tamboran Resources12EnergyOceania