Premier’s Climate Change Council

The Premier’s Climate Change Council was established under the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007.

The primary role of the Council is to provide independent advice to the Minister for Environment and Water on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. This role includes providing advice on a number of different areas, including:

achieving energy efficiencies
increasing the use of renewable energy
developing methods to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere
establishing and achieving relevant targets
considering the impact of climate change on business and the wider community
assessing costs associated with reducing or limiting climate change (or failing to take action)
commercial or other opportunities associated with climate change
the effectiveness of targets under the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007.

In addition to providing advice, the Council takes a leadership role in consulting with businesses, the environment and conservation sector, and the wider community about issues associated with climate change.

The inaugural Council was established in February 2008.

Council members can be appointed from a range of sectors, including state and local government, the business community, the environmental and conservation sector, the scientific community, and other sectors of the State’s community more generally.

Council membership

Current Membership of the Premier’s Climate Change Council includes: