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PassedHouse of RepresentativesClimate Change

Climate Change Act 2022

Also known as: Climate Change Act

Legislates Australia's emissions reduction targets of 43% by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

Introduced: 27 July 2022
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introduced27 July 2022

Climate Change Bill 2022 introduced by Minister Bowen.

division1 September 2022

Bill passed second reading in the House of Representatives.

introduced8 September 2022

Bill passed the Senate and received Royal Assent.

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