Submission on the Southeast Asia Free Trade Agreements modernisation review to the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade conducted a consultation on how Australia can improve, upgrade, modernise and expand the nation’s Free Trade Agreements network in Southeast Asia.
Submission on enhancing the ACCU Scheme to support Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target to the Climate Change Authority
The Climate Change Authority (the Authority) has conducted a consultation on its Issues Paper: Enhancing the ACCU Scheme to support Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target (the Issues Paper).
Submission on clarifying the treatment of jurisdictional policies and system costs to the Australian Energy Market Commission
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a Clarifying the treatment of jurisdictional policies and system costs rule change consultation.
Submission on the Gas Networks in Transition consultation to the Australian Energy Market Commission
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has conducted a consultation on requests submitted by Energy Consumers Australia and the Justice and Equity Centre seeking changes to the National Gas Rules.
Submission on the Implementation Plan for Australia’s Strategy for Nature to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Australia’s Strategy for Nature is our National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). It has been updated following Australia’s adoption of the landmark 2022 Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Submission on the proposed design of the Net Zero Fund to the Department of Industry, Science and Resources
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) has consulted on the design of the Australian Government’s new $5 billion Net Zero Fund. Australia’s economic transition represents a moment of great opportunity.
Submission on climate-related transition planning guidance to the Australian Treasury
The Australian Treasury is developing guidance on best practices for climate-related transition planning, and has released a consultation paper inviting feedback on the direction and design of this guidance.
Submission on the National Food Security Strategy discussion paper to the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry has published a discussion paper as part of the development of Feeding Australia: A National Food Security Strategy, which aims to boost the productivity, resilience and security of our food system.
Submission on the National Electricity Market wholesale market settings review draft report
The Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has consulted on the draft report on the National Electricity Market (NEM) Wholesale Market Settings Review.
Submission on the interim report on investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation to the Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission has been asked by the Australian Government to conduct an inquiry into Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation.Â
Submission on the 2025 Enhanced Locational Information report to the Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published the 2025 Enhanced Locational Information (ELI) report with the aim of supporting more informed investment and decision-making processes in the National Electricity Market.
Submission on the Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap (CER) Consultation to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has consulted on the National Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Roadmap which sets out an overarching vision and implementation plan to support CER at scale across Australia.
Submission on the Aggregated Resources in the Capacity Investment Scheme consultation to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released an Aggregated Resources in the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Consultation.
Submission on the Gas Market Review Consultation to the Department of Climate change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Department of Climate change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has released a Gas Market Review Consultation. DCCEEW has sought feedback on the effectiveness of and potential improvements to the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism, Gas Market Code and Heads of Agreement with east coast gas exporters.Â
Submission on the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism review to the Australian Energy Market Commission
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a Review of the Wholesale Demand Response Mechanism (WDRM). AEMC has sought feedback on whether the WDRM should continue operating, and whether the Expanding eligibility under the WDRM rule change should be adopted.Â
Submission to the Australian Government’s Economic Reform Roundtable
Climateworks Centre welcomes the opportunity to put forward our proposals on road user charging and renewable energy infrastructure planning and permitting to the Economic Reform Roundtable.
Submission to the New South Wales Net Zero Commission 2025 consultation
The New South Wales (NSW) Net Zero Commission has solicited submissions to help shape their work plan and to inform the advice and policy recommendations provided to the NSW Government.
Submission on the Draft Victorian Transmission Plan to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
The Victorian Government Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has released a Draft Victorian Transmission Plan. DEECA has sought feedback on the plan which will set out the energy infrastructure requirements for Victoria over the coming 15 years.Â
Submission to the Draft Electricity Network Options Report consultation by the Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a Draft Electricity Network Options Report. AEMO has sought feedback on the report which will be used to develop electricity network projections for the Integrated System Plan.
Submission on the Draft Gas Infrastructure Options Report to the Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a Draft Gas Infrastructure Options Report. AEMO has sought feedback on the report which will be used to develop gas development projections for the Integrated System Plan.Â
Submission on Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy 2026–2030 to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
The Victorian Government has undertaken consultation as part of the development of its second Climate Change Strategy. Climateworks commends the ambitious climate action and commitments taken by the Victorian Government to date.
Submission on the 2025 Draft ISP Methodology to the Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released the 2025 Draft ISP Methodology and has sought public feedback on the document to inform its approach to modelling and cost benefit analysis. AEMO has 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 for this and previous Integrated System Plans (ISP).
Submission on draft 2025 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios Report Stage 2 consultation to the Australian Energy Market Operator
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has released a Phase 2 Draft of the 2025 Inputs, Assumptions and Scenarios report. AEMO is now seeking public feedback on the inputs and assumptions that form the foundation of their planning and forecasting activities.
Submission on the Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework Consultation Paper‬ â€
The Australian Agricultural Sustainability Framework (AASF) is a collaborative initiative led by the National Farmers’ Federation with support from the Australian Government.
Submission to the National Energy Market wholesale market settings review initial consultation
The rapid decarbonisation of the electricity and energy system is essential for Australia to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement. Electricity generation is the nation's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. The adoption of renewables will reduce emissions by approximately one-third and will have powerful flow-on effects for other sectors of the economy.
Submission on the Renewable Gas Directions Paper to the Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
The Victorian Government has released a Renewable Gas Directions Paper seeking input on its approach to accelerating the uptake of renewable hydrogen and biomethane across Victorian industry.
Response to the consultation on the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures roadmap for upgrading market access to decision-useful nature–related data
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) has sought feedback on its discussion paper outlining a roadmap to accessing high-quality, decision-useful nature data – the goal of which is to help empower corporates and financial institutions to understand their nature-related dependencies and impacts.
Submission on setting new targets for the Victorian Energy Upgrades program to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has sought stakeholder feedback on the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program, a Victorian Government energy savings and emissions reduction program which promotes energy efficiency upgrades in residential, business and industrial premises.
Submission to the Australian Energy Market Operator on the 2026 Integrated System Plan Methodology consultation
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has conducted a consultation on the ISP methodology which will inform the cost-benefit and modelling approaches used to prepare the 2026 Integrated System Plan.Â
Submission on Freight Policy Reform: Interim Directions to Transport for New South Wales
The transport sector is the third-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Australia, and it is on track to be the largest by 2030.
Submission on the Future Made in Australia Front Door to the Australian Treasury
The Treasury has conducted a consultation on establishing a new ‘Front Door’ for major, transformational investments as part of the Future Made in Australia (FMA) package.
Submission to the Select Committee on Energy Planning and Regulation in Australia
The Select Committee on Energy Planning and Regulation has conducted a consultation that will inform its inquiry into the institutional structures, governance, regulation, functions, and operations of the Australian Energy market. The rapid decarbonisation of the electricity and energy system is essential for Australia to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement.
Submission on the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme for existing homes to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterÂ
Understanding the energy usage of homes is a key first step towards improving the energy performance of Australia’s residential building stock.Â
Submission on the Home Energy Ratings Disclosure Framework Version 2 to the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and WaterÂ
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
The Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan provides an ideal opportunity to incorporate an integrated approach to decarbonise transport and develop a credible decarbonisation plan.
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
Developing renewable hydrogen markets and capabilities is a foundational element required to to achieve Australia’s emissions reduction targets and unlock the benefits of the global shift to a net zero economy.
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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
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
After four years working with industry, government, stakeholders and experts, Climateworks has released version 1.0 of the Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue.
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.