Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) 2021

# Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2021 ## What it does This bill would create a legal framework forcing the Australian government to set specific targets for cutting emissions and stick to them, backed by an independent Climate Change Commission to keep it honest. It also requires the government to plan how Australia adapts to climate impacts we're already experiencing (like floods and droughts) and can't avoid. ## Why it matters Right now, Australia has climate commitments but no legal requirement to hit them—governments can change direction without consequence. This bill would lock in accountability with mandatory targets and regular public reporting, making it much harder for future governments to quietly abandon climate action. ## Key details - **The Commission**: An independent body would assess climate risks, review whether targets are being met, and publicly advise if the government is falling short - **Emissions budgets**: The Minister must set five-year "budgets" for how much Australia can emit, with the Commission recommending what those should be based on science - **Guiding principles**: The government must consider fairness for workers transitioning out of fossil fuel jobs, community input, and fiscal responsibility when making climate decisions - **No start date yet**: The bill is still "before Parliament," meaning it hasn't been voted on or passed

🔒 Voting closed — this bill has been decided by parliament