Strategic advice

The next ACT Climate Change Strategy can support the ACT Government’s ambitious vision for Canberra to become the first Australian city to achieve net zero emissions while maintaining a 100% renewable electricity supply.

Australia’s recent announcement of an emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels by 2035 will require effort from both public and private sectors to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. The Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme can incentivise private investment in the reduction of carbon emissions

As the Australian decommissioning sector evolves, there is a role for state government to ensure the appropriate and timely decommissioning of facilities, uphold the safety of the sector’s working environment, and minimise the decommissioned facilities’ environmental impact.

Western Australia can support emissions reduction both nationally and globally by leveraging its abundant renewable energy resources and transitioning to green exports. This will require co-investment in infrastructure, exploration of emerging technologies, and building up the STEM skilled workforce.

A submission to the Climate Change Authority consultation on their 2025 Annual Progress Report. ATSE's submission notes technology and policy options available to assist Australia to reach its emissions reduction targets.

ATSE thanks the Climate Change Authority for the opportunity to comment on the 2024 Issues Paper. Setting 2035 emissions reduction goals is particularly timely in the context of the Government’s six sectoral plans for decarbonisation.

ATSE provided a short submission supporting the establishment of the Net Zero Emissions Authority.

An effective National Adaptation Plan will ensure that Australia’s infrastructure, people and its socio-cultural artifacts are protected in warming world. A core aspect of this will be recognising that the risks identified by the National Climate Risk Assessment are interrelated and intersectional.

ATSE highlights an assortment of complementing sustainable technologies are likely required to reach net zero.