Submission on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme for existing homes to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) conducted a consultation into the expansion of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to existing homes. NatHERS currently measures the energy efficiency of new residential buildings based on a set of criteria to produce an overall energy rating for the home’s thermal shell — its walls, roof and floor. NatHERS was introduced for new buildings in 1993.
Submission on the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework Version 2 to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has conducted a consultation on Version 2 of the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework (the Framework). The Framework expands on commitments made by Australian energy ministers to deliver a national framework for home energy efficiency disclosure as part of the Trajectory for Low Energy Buildings.
Submission to the Senate Economic Legislation Committee on the Future Made in Australia Bills
In July 2024, the Senate of the Parliament of Australia referred the provisions of the Future Made in Australia Bill 2024 and the Future Made in Australia (Omnibus Amendments No.
Submission on the 2025 Inputs Assumptions and Scenarios Report consultation to the Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has conducted a consultation on the narratives and parameters of the scenarios that will underpin the 2025 Inputs, Assumptions, Scenarios Report (IASR). In 2023, AEMO engaged CSIRO, supported by Climateworks, to conduct multi-sector modelling to quantify the dynamic influences that would shape electricity demand under different emissions reduction scenarios.
Submission on the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap to the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
As part of its development of the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan, the Australian Government has sought views on the Consultation Roadmap, which outlines the identified pathways and the actions or policies the government will need to take to decarbonise transport and transport infrastructure.
Submission on the draft National Roadmap for protecting and conserving 30 per cent of Australia’s land by 2030 to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Australian Government has committed to a national target to protect and conserve 30 per cent of Australia’s land and 30 per cent of its marine areas by 2030 (30 by 30 target).
Submission on low carbon liquid fuel opportunities for a Future Made in Australia to the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has conducted a consultation on Future Made in Australia: Unlocking Australia’s low carbon liquid fuel opportunity. Climateworks Centre acknowledges the important role that low carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs) may have in decarbonising certain activities in transport and industry sub-sectors.
Submission on the Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive to the Treasury of the Australian Government
The Department of the Treasury has conducted a consultation on its Critical Minerals Production Tax Incentive, which forms part of the Australian Government’s Future Made in Australia package.
Submission on the Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive to the Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury has conducted a consultation on its Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive, which forms part of the Australian Governments Future Made in Australia package.
Submission on the draft National Urban Policy for Australia to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has conducted a consultation on the draft National Urban Policy (NUP), seeking feedback on the role that all levels of government, industry and the community can play in improving Australian cities and suburbs.
Submission on minimum standards for rental properties and rooming houses to the Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
In June, the Victorian Government opened consultation on proposed amendments to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 and the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023.
Submission on draft sector guidance papers (Food and agriculture, Forestry and paper) to the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) conducted a consultation on draft sector guidance papers on Food and agriculture (F&A) and Forestry and paper (F&P).
Submission on Australia’s proposed Nature Positive laws to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has been running a series of consultations on Australia’s new Nature Positive laws.
Submission on the Net Zero Economy Authority Bills 2024 to the Australian Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration Legislation
The Senate of the Parliament of Australia referred the provisions of the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill 2024 and the Net Zero Economy Authority (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2024 to the Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration Legislation for inquiry and report, and the committee sought submissions as part of this inquiry.
Submission on the Climate Change Authority’s 2024 Targets, Pathways and Progress Issues Paper
The Climate Change Authority (the Authority) is reviewing the potential technology transition and emission pathways that will best support Australia’s transition to net zero emissions by 2050 for six sectors: agriculture and land, built environment, electricity and energy, industry and waste, resources, and transport.
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s Draft 2024 ISP Addendum Consultation
In April 2024, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) invited stakeholders to provide written submissions on the content of its Draft 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP) Addendum.
Submission on the Electricity and Energy Sector Plan to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has conducted a consultation on its Electricity and Energy Sector Plan Discussion Paper.
Submission on the Annual Superannuation Performance Test to the Australian Treasury
The Annual Superannuation Performance Test (the test) was introduced as one of four Your Future, Your Super measures. It was introduced to protect Australians’ retirement savings by holding trustees to account for the investment performance they deliver and the fees they charge to members. Treasury is canvassing a range of options for reforming the test, should the government decide to do so in the future.
Submission on the National Battery Strategy Issues Paper to the Australian Government Department of Industry Science and Resources
In 2023, the Australian Government sought advice on the National Battery Strategy to develop industry policy for manufacturing batteries in Australia.
Submission on the transition to electric vehicles to an inquiry by the Australian Government Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Australian Government Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has invited written submissions as part of its inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles.
Submission on the Capacity Investment Scheme to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has conducted a consultation on the expanded Capacity Investment Scheme.
Submission on the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard to the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has sought responses to a consultation paper on the proposed design and implementation of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).
Submission on climate-related financial disclosures to the Australian Accounting Standards Board
The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB) has released Exposure Draft ED SR1 Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards – Disclosure of Climate-related Financial Information to propose climate-related financial disclosure requirements.
Submission on the Victorian Domestic Building Contracts Act to the Department of Government Services
In 2023, the Victorian Government announced a package of construction industry reforms aimed at protecting Victorians when they build or renovate their homes.
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator on its Draft 2024 Integrated System Plan
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has conducted a consultation process on its Draft 2024 Integrated System Plan (ISP). Climateworks and CSIRO have been engaged by AEMO to conduct multi-sector modelling to quantify the dynamic influences that would shape electricity demand under different emission reduction scenarios.
Submission on climate-related financial disclosure Exposure Draft legislation to Australian Treasury
Treasury sought views on the Exposure Draft legislation for climate-related financial disclosure. This consultation followed the government’s announcement of the final policy design for corporate climate-related financial disclosure requirements.
Submission on the Agriculture and Land Sectoral Plan to the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Australian Government is developing an Agriculture and Land Sectoral Plan to describe how Australia can reach its net zero by 2050 goal.
Submission to Treasury on the Australian Government’s Sustainable Finance Strategy
Treasury has sought feedback on its Sustainable Finance Strategy consultation paper [PDF], released in November 2023. Climateworks supports the development of the Strategy, with the aim of providing an ambitious and comprehensive framework for reducing barriers to investment in Australia’s pathway to net zero.
Submission on the Australian Government’s Future Gas Strategy
The Australian Government is developing a Future Gas Strategy, that will provide a medium (to 2035) and long-term (to 2050) plan for gas production and consumption in Australia.
Submission on the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) Scheme to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Australian Government is seeking feedback on how to implement recommendations about improving transparency of the Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCU) Scheme.
Submission to the review of the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is conducting a review into the National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy.
Submission to the Senate Economics References Committee on Residential Electrification
The Senate Economics References Committee is conducting an inquiry into residential electrification. Upgrading residential buildings will help Australia develop a clean energy grid and ultimately achieve net zero emissions.
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Commission on unlocking Customer Energy Resources benefits through flexible trading
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has published a Directions Paper on its requested rule change Unlocking CER benefits through flexible trading.
Nature and climate: Measuring natural capital in Australia
Globally, the race is on to reduce emissions and protect ecosystems – as limiting warming to 1.5C is only possible by doing both.
Submission to the Treasury on its second Consultation Paper on Climate-related Financial Disclosure
Climateworks works with a variety of corporations and business associations to encourage effective business reporting on climate risks, opportunities and credible transition plans.
Submission to the Climate Change Authority’s consultation on setting, tracking and achieving Australia’s emissions reduction targets
Australia has major opportunities in a net zero global economy from its renewable energy and mineral resources. However, Australia’s current high emissions intensity means that there are many challenges to transform the economy and reach net zero emissions.
Submission on the Australian Government’s Fuel Efficiency Standard Consultation Paper
Climateworks Centre supports the Australian Government’s commitment to introduce a fuel efficiency standard (FES) at this critical time for decarbonising transport.
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator on their Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report that will inform energy system planning
We welcomed the opportunity to work with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to model scenarios from narratives designed by AEMO and its stakeholders for this Integrated System Plan (ISP).This submission provides recommendations on how the Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report (IASR) might inform the ISP and further strengthen and future-proof it.
Submission on the Safeguard Mechanism
Climateworks supports introducing declining baselines in the Safeguard Mechanism as a key policy lever to accelerate emissions reductions in the highest emitting facilities in Australia.
Submission to the Australian Governments’ consultation on proposed legislative changes to incorporate an emissions reduction objective into the national energy objectives
The transformation of the energy system is crucial for the decarbonisation of Australia’s economy. It has substantial emissions in its own right – with electricity generation around a third of national emissions and other stationary energy around another fifth.
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s consultation on the Powering the Regions Fund
Climateworks supports the government’s creation of funds such as the Powering the Regions Fund to support rapid economic transition to a net zero emissions economy.
Submission to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources’ consultation on the National Reconstruction Fund
Climateworks supports the government’s creation of funds such as the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF). We see a strong benefit from government financing to support the rapid transition to a net zero global economy, back regional industry and deliver secure jobs of the future.
Submission to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water’s consultation on the National Energy Performance Strategy
Climateworks Centre supports the creation of the National Energy Performance Strategy (NEPS). Climateworks modelling shows the importance of energy performance improvements.
Submission to Treasury on Measuring What Matters
Climateworks supports the development by Treasury of a Measuring What Matters Statement, and the development of an Australian framework for wellbeing to complement traditional fiscal macro-economic indicators.
Climateworks submission to the Future Fuels Strategy: Discussion Paper ‘Powering Choice’
In April 2021 Climateworks had the opportunity to respond to the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources Future Fuels Strategy: Discussion Paper ‘Powering Choice’.
Climateworks submission to NSW housing strategy discussion paper
Development of the Housing Strategy for NSW is timely. As NSW manages and emerges from coronavirus, policy makers now have the opportunity to invest in initiatives that create jobs, restart the economy and help meet the state’s Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030 and net zero emissions by 2050 target.
Australia’s land use
A web interactive exploring the different ways Australia’s land is used and managed. Australia’s land use forms part of the Land Use Futures program, which is working to develop integrated pathways and roadmaps for sustainable food and land use in Australia.
Climateworks review of Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act
The Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) Act and the Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program, deliver harmonised efficiency standards and labelling for equipment and appliances.
Joint submission to the ministerial forum on vehicle emissions: proposed fuel efficiency standard for light vehicles
Improving light vehicle fuel efficiency can help Australia deliver on our international commitments, improve air quality, health outcomes and deliver financial savings.
Building code energy performance trajectory project – issues paper
Energy requirements for new construction in building codes are key to reaching energy and emissions goals. In 2017 Climateworks Australia partnered with the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC) to develop an industry-led pathway for energy requirements within the National Construction Code (NCC).
Submission to the review of Australia’s climate change policies
Australia should set a long term goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Australia has committed to the Paris Agreement which sets out collective global action to avoid dangerous climate change.