📜 Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Bill 2021
Legislative Council Second ReadingLCBill 4814 October 2021Private Member
The Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Bill 2021 sets targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing renewable energy generation in Western Australia. It also establishes a Climate Change Council and requires climate change considerations in decision-making.
Impact
This bill affects Western Australian industries, communities, and government agencies by setting emissions reduction targets and promoting renewable energy. It aims to transition the state to a net-zero emissions economy and address climate change impacts, affecting future generations and vulnerable communities.
Key Changes
["Sets targets for greenhouse gas emissions reduction.", "Sets targets for increasing renewable energy generation.", "Establishes a Climate Change Council to provide expert advice.", "Requires government decision-makers to consider climate change impacts."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC14 Oct 2021
Affected Sectors
environmentresourcesutilitiesminingpublic_sectoragriculture
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