Australian High Commission

Ready, steady, GREEN!

New climate change legislation in Australia means a commitment to a more sustainable planet and collaboration with regional partners.

by 43 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2050. It provides a framework to accelerate investment in renewable energy, transmission, and storage. It provides a platform for transformative domestic policy, from which we can strengthen our leadership.

Passing this legislation is a step forward towards achieving our shared aspirations. We will work together with the region to build a resilient, clean energy sector and unlock green trade and investment opportunities because our partners recognise that climate change is not only a challenge we need to address together, but presents opportunities for us to embrace.

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Twitter: @AusHCSG A ustralia is serious about climate change. On 8 September the Australian Parliament oversaw the historic passing of new Climate Change Legislation. Australia has made a commitment to listen to our regional partners and to learn from the experiences of others. We recognise that climate change is not an abstract threat, but an existential one.

The Climate Change Legislation is the foundation upon which Australia’s climate policies rest. It will enshrine in law the nation’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Prosperous future

Australian business is doing its part. For example, Australian company Sun Cable is progressing a project to construct a 4,200 kilometre undersea cable from Darwin to Singapore, to provide renewable electricity generated from what could be the world’s largest solar farm in Australia’s Northern Territory. This is the kind of ambition we will need to face up to the challenge of climate change and set the region up for a more prosperous future powered by cleaner and cheaper energy. Australia is taking renewed collaborative international action to scale up the clean energy transition in the region, while we work with partners to adapt to the effects of climate change. We are committed to facing up to the challenge of climate change and are working with “There is no such thing as a healthy environment or healthy oceans our Indo-Pacific partners in without action on climate change. Ambition is our only option. the region to transition to The new Australian Government understands the urgency of the greener economies and adapt environmental challenges facing our planet, and we are committed to climate change through to being a leader in the global fight to solve them. This includes new climate finance and working closely with our Indo-Pacific neighbours to address the partnerships. Our Climate impacts of climate change, reduce marine plastic litter, support the Change Legislation delivers a blue economy and manage marine protected areas.” simple yet powerful message, Australian Minister for the Environment and Water, at home and abroad. Australia the Hon Tanya Plibersek is back.

Australia’s parliament has passed legislation on emissions reduction targets of 43% by 2030 and net zero by 2050

Wishing a safe and happy Christmas and New Year to our extended ANZA community as you head home, stay put, or explore the world during the festive season. It has been such a joy to see our community spring back into action during 2022. We simply couldn’t have done it without your enthusiasm and support.

The ANZA office will be closed from Wednesday 21 December to Friday 6 January. Check the website for any changes to group meet ups. We can’t wait to see you in 2023 for more events, sports, meet-ups, tours and fun in our community.