Report No. 45, 57th Parliament - Queensland Climate Transition Bill 2023

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Committee’s report

The committee tabled its Report No. 45, 57th Parliament - Queensland Climate Transition Bill 2023 on Friday, 15 September 2023.

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About the BILL 

On 15 March 2023, Mr Michael Berkman MP, Member for Maiwar, introduced the Queensland Climate Transition Bill 2023 into the Queensland Parliament.  

The Bill was referred to the State Development and Regional Industries Committee for consideration.   

According to the explanatory notes to the Bill, the Bill will:

  • support Queensland to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement to keep global heating to 2°C, preferably 1.5°C, above pre-industrial levels, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • establish a new statutory authority to develop and implement a strategic climate transition plan that manages compensation, training and job opportunities for workers and local communities affected by the transition away from fossil fuels.

View: Explanatory speech  
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View: Explanatory Notes
View: Statement of compatibility

Further material about the bill including any written briefings from Mr Berkman, responses to submissions and questions taken on notice will be available under the Related Publications tab.

Timeline

Submissions closed:5 May 2023. Submissions can be viewed under the ‘View Submissions’ tab.
Public briefing:27 March 2023 - Program - Broadcast - Transcript
22 May 2023 - Program - Broadcast - Transcript
Public hearing:21 August 2023 - Program - Broadcast - Transcript
Report tabled:15 September 2023
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