[{"command":"aknLoadDiff","data":{"first_expression_frbr_uri":"\/akn\/au\/act\/2022\/37\/eng@2022-09-14","second_expression_frbr_uri":"\/akn\/au\/act\/2022\/37\/eng@2023-04-12","n_changes":31,"html_diff":"\u003Cdiv xmlns:diff=\u0022http:\/\/namespaces.shoobx.com\/diff\u0022\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022coverpage\u0022\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \u003Cdiv class=\u0022place-name\u0022\u003E\n      \n      Australia\n    \u003C\/div\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \u003Ch1\u003EClimate Change Act 2022\u003C\/h1\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n      \n        \u003Ch2\u003EAct 37 of 2022\u003C\/h2\u003E\n      \n    \n  \n\n  \n    \u003Cul class=\u0022notice-list\u0022\u003E\n      \n        \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \u003Cli class=\u0022assent-date\u0022\u003E\n            Assented to on 13 September 2022\n          \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n        \u003Cli class=\u0022commencement-date\u0022\u003E\n          Commenced on 14 September 2022\n          \n        \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \u003Cli class=\u0022as-at-date-notice\u0022\u003E\n            [This is the version of this document \u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003Eas it was from 14 September 2022 to 11\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003Efrom 12\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E April 2023.]\n          \u003C\/li\u003E\n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n        \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n\n      \n        \n          \n        \n      \n    \u003C\/ul\u003E\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E\n\u0026#xA0;\u0026#xA0;\n\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Col class=\u0022ins amendment-list\u0022\u003E\n  \n  \u003Cli class=\u0022amendment\u0022\u003E\n    \n      \n      \n        \n          [Amended by \u003Ca class=\u0022amending-title\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022\u003ESafeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Act 2023 (Act 14 of 2023)\u003C\/a\u003E on \u003Cspan class=\u0022amendment-date\u0022\u003E12 April 2023\u003C\/span\u003E]\n        \n      \n    \n  \u003C\/li\u003E\n  \n\n  \n\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\n\n\n  \n\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-akomaNtoso\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-act\u0022 data-name=\u0022act\u0022 data-contains=\u0022singleVersion\u0022\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-preface\u0022 id=\u0022preface\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-longTitle\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__longTitle_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__longTitle_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__longTitle_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__longTitle_1__p_1\u0022\u003EAn Act to set out Australia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, to provide for annual climate change statements, to confer advisory functions on the Climate Change Authority, and for related purposes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022preface__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022preface__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Parliament of Australia enacts:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-body\u0022\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 1 \u0026#x2013; Preliminary\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E1. Short title\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act is the Climate Change Act 2022.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E2. Commencement\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EEach provision of this Act specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\u0022akn--table-container\u0022\u003E\u003Ctable class=\u0022akn-table\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1\u0022\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022 colspan=\u00223\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_1\u0022\u003ECommencement information\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_2\u0022\u003EColumn 1\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_3\u0022\u003EColumn 2\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_4\u0022\u003EColumn 3\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_5\u0022\u003EProvisions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_6\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_6\u0022\u003ECommencement\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003Cth class=\u0022akn-th\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_7\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_7\u0022\u003EDate\/Details\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/th\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr class=\u0022akn-tr\u0022\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_8\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_8\u0022\u003E1. The whole of this Act\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_9\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_9\u0022\u003EThe day after this Act receives the Royal Assent.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003Ctd class=\u0022akn-td\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_10\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__table_1__p_10\u0022\u003E14 September 2022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_1__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003ENote: This table relates only to the provisions of this Act as originally enacted. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_2__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EAny information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E3. Objects\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe objects of this Act are:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_aa\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_aa\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(aa)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_aa__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_aa__p_1\u0022\u003Eto advance an effective and progressive response to the urgent threat of climate change drawing on the best available scientific knowledge; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Eto set out \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E which contribute to the global goals of:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eholding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2\u0026#xB0;C above pre-industrial levels; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Epursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5\u0026#xB0;C above pre-industrial levels; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Eto promote accountability and ambition by requiring the Minister to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eprepare annual climate change statements; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ecause copies of those statements to be tabled in each House of the Parliament; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Eto ensure that independent advice from the Climate Change Authority informs:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe preparation of annual climate change statements; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_3__para_c__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to be included in a new or adjusted nationally determined contribution.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E4. Simplified outline of this Act\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-ul\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act sets out \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Minister must prepare an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Climate Change Authority is to give the Minister advice that relates to the preparation of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Climate Change Authority is to advise the Minister on greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to be included in a new or adjusted nationally determined contribution.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_4__ul_1__li_5__p_1\u0022\u003EThere are to be periodic reviews of the operation of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E5. Definitions\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EIn this Act:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2__def_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means a statement under subsection 12(1).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__def_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 has the meaning given by section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003E10\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s nationally determined contribution\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s current nationally determined contribution communicated in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eif that nationally determined contribution has been adjusted in accordance with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;that nationally determined contribution, as adjusted and in force from time to time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4__def_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on 12 December 2015, as amended and in force for Australia from time to time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Climate_Change_Secretary\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Climate_Change_Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5__def_1\u0022\u003EClimate Change Secretary\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Secretary of the Department responsible for the administration of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_6\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Climate Change Secretary\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_6__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_6__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_7\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-designated_large_facility\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_7\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-designated_large_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_7__def_1\u0022 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class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_9__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_9__def_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Minister\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 means the Minister who administers the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_10\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_10\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022Environment Minister\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_10__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_10__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-expanded_designated_large_facility\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-expanded_designated_large_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__intro_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__intro_1__def_1\u0022\u003Eexpanded designated large facility\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022: a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__intro_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__intro_1__term_1\u0022\u003Efacility\u003C\/span\u003E is an \u0022expanded designated large facility\u0022 for a financial year if:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_a\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe activity, or series of activities, that constitutes the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Efacility\u003C\/span\u003E is carried on to a greater extent in the financial year than in earlier financial years; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_b\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eduring the financial year, an activity, or series of activities, is included in the activity, or series of activities, that constitutes the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_2__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Efacility\u003C\/span\u003E for the first time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_11\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_11\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022expanded designated large facility\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_11__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_11__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_12\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-facility\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_12\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_12__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_12__def_1\u0022\u003Efacility\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 has the same meaning as in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_13\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_13\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022facility\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_13__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_13__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_14\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-net_safeguard_emissions\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_14\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-net_safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_14__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_14__def_1\u0022\u003Enet safeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022, for a financial year, has the same meaning as in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_15\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_15\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022net safeguard emissions\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_15__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_15__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-new_designated_large_facility\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-new_designated_large_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16__def_1\u0022\u003Enew designated large facility\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022, for a financial year, means a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-designated_large_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16__term_1\u0022\u003Edesignated large facility\u003C\/span\u003E for the financial year that was not a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-designated_large_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_16__term_2\u0022\u003Edesignated large facility\u003C\/span\u003E for any previous financial year.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_17\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_17\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022new designated large facility\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_17__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_17__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_18\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_emissions\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_18\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_18__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_18__def_1\u0022\u003Esafeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022, for a financial year, has the same meaning as in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_19\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_19\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022safeguard emissions\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_19__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_19__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_20\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_outcome\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_20\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_outcome\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_20__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_20__def_1\u0022\u003Esafeguard outcome\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 has the same meaning as in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_21\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_21\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022safeguard outcome\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_21__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_21__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_22\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_rules\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_22\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_rules\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_22__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_22__def_1\u0022\u003Esafeguard rules\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 has the same meaning as in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_23\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_23\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022safeguard rules\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_23__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_23__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_24\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-scope_1_emission\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_24\u0022\u003E\u0022\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-scope_1_emission\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_24__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_24__def_1\u0022\u003Escope 1 emission\u003C\/span\u003E\u0022 of greenhouse gas has the same meaning as in the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_25\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_25\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[definition of \u0022scope 1 emission\u0022  inserted by section 66A of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_25__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_25__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_26\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_26\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003ENote: The Agreement is in Australian Treaty Series 2016 No. 24 ([2016] ATS 24) and could in 2022 be viewed in the Australian Treaties Library on the AustLII website ( \u003Ca data-href=\u0022http:\/\/www.austlii.edu.au\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.austlii.edu.au\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_26__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_26__ref_1\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.austlii.edu.au\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EIn this Act:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_2__def_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E means a statement under subsection 12(1).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__def_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E has the meaning given by section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_3__ref_1\u0022\u003E10\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-blockList\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-listIntroduction\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__intro_1__def_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s nationally determined contribution\u003C\/span\u003E means:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s current nationally determined contribution communicated in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-item\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eif that nationally determined contribution has been adjusted in accordance with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__list_1__item_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;that nationally determined contribution, as adjusted and in force from time to time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-def\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4__def_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_4__def_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E means the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on 12 December 2015, as amended and in force for Australia from time to time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003ENote: The Agreement is in Australian Treaty Series 2016 No. 24 ([2016] ATS 24) and could in 2022 be viewed in the Australian Treaties Library on the AustLII website ( \u003Ca data-href=\u0022http:\/\/www.austlii.edu.au\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022http:\/\/www.austlii.edu.au\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_5__p_5__ref_1\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.austlii.edu.au\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E6. Act binds the Crown\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act binds the Crown in right of the Commonwealth. However, it does not bind the Crown in right of a State, of the Australian Capital Territory or of the Northern Territory.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E7. Extension to external Territories\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_7__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act extends to every external Territory.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_8\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_8\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E8. Extension to exclusive economic zone and continental shelf\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_1__sec_8__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_1__sec_8__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Act extends to a matter relating to the exercise of Australia\u0026#x2019;s sovereign rights in the exclusive economic zone or the continental shelf.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 2 \u0026#x2013; \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_9\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_9\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E9. Simplified outline of this Part\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-ul\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1__li_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1__li_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThis Part sets out \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_9__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E10. \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E are as follows:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ereducing Australia\u0026#x2019;s net greenhouse gas emissions to 43% below 2005 levels by 2030:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Eimplemented as a point target; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eimplemented as an emissions budget covering the period 2021-2030;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ereducing Australia\u0026#x2019;s net greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2050.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003ENote: The achievement of a target involves reducing Australia\u0026#x2019;s net greenhouse gas emissions to a level that is at or below the target. Accordingly, nothing in subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_1__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E limits Australia\u0027s ability to reduce its net greenhouse gas emissions beyond 43% below 2005 levels by 2030.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E is to be interpreted in a manner consistent with:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s nationally determined contribution\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022akn-crossHeading\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__crossHeading_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__crossHeading_1\u0022\u003EConcurrent operation of State and Territory laws\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E is not intended to exclude or limit the operation of a law of a State or Territory that is capable of operating concurrently with this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022akn-crossHeading\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__crossHeading_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__crossHeading_2\u0022\u003EExecutive power of the Commonwealth\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_2__sec_10__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E does not prevent or limit the exercise of the executive power of the Commonwealth to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eprepare and communicate a new nationally determined contribution in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eadjust \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s nationally determined contribution\u003C\/span\u003E in accordance with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the Commonwealth prepares and communicates a new nationally determined contribution in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E, the new nationally determined contribution must represent a progression beyond:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s then current nationally determined contribution communicated in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eif that nationally determined contribution has been adjusted in accordance with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_5__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E\u0026#x2014;that nationally determined contribution, as adjusted and in force from time to time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the Commonwealth adjusts \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s nationally determined contribution\u003C\/span\u003E in accordance with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_2__sec_10__subsec_6__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E, the adjusted nationally determined contribution must represent an enhancement of Australia\u0026#x2019;s level of ambition.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 3 \u0026#x2013; Annual climate change statement\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E11. Simplified outline of this Part\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-ul\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Minister must prepare an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA copy of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_2__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_11__ul_1__li_2__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E is to be tabled in each House of the Parliament.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E12. Annual climate change statement\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EWithin 6 months after the end of each financial year, the Minister must prepare a statement that relates to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe progress made during the year towards achieving \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Einternational developments during the year that are relevant to addressing climate change; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Eclimate change policy; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe effectiveness of the Commonwealth\u0026#x2019;s policies in contributing to the achievement of \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E and reducing emissions in the sectors covered by those policies\u003Cspan class=\u0022diff-pair\u0022\u003E\u003Cdel\u003E;\u003C\/del\u003E\u003Cins\u003E\u0026#xA0;\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E and\u003Cins\u003E in particular whether \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Esafeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E and \u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-net_safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Enet safeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cins\u003E are declining consistently with the safeguard outcomes.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/a\u003E amended by section 66B of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_d__p_2__ref_2\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_e\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_e\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(e)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_e__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe impact of the Commonwealth\u0026#x2019;s climate change policies to achieve \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_greenhouse_gas_emissions_reduction_targets\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_e__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets\u003C\/span\u003E on rural and regional Australia, including the social, employment and economic benefits being delivered by those policies in rural and regional Australia; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_f\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_f\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(f)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_1__para_f__p_1\u0022\u003Erisks to Australia from climate change impacts, such as those relating to Australia\u0026#x2019;s environment, biodiversity, health, infrastructure, agriculture, investment, economy or national security.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA statement under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_3__sec_12__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_3__sec_12__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E is to be known as an annual climate change statement.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Minister must cause a copy of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_3__sec_12__subsec_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 5 sitting days of that House after the completion of the preparation of the statement.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 4 \u0026#x2013; Advisory functions of the Climate Change Authority\u003Cins\u003E etc.\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan diff:rename=\u0022h3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[ heading amended  by section 66C of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022del \u0022\u003E13. Simplified outline of this Part\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022ins \u0022\u003E13. Simplified outline of this Part\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-ul\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Climate Change Authority is to give the Minister advice that relates to the preparation of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Climate Change Authority is to advise the Minister on greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to be included in a new or adjusted nationally determined contribution.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-li\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Minister\u003C\/span\u003E is to give the Minister, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Climate_Change_Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__ul_1__li_3__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EClimate Change Secretary\u003C\/span\u003E and the Climate Change Authority certain emissions estimates.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_13\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_13\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E13\u003C\/a\u003E amended by section 66D of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_13__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_13__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E14. Climate Change Authority to give the Minister advice that relates to the preparation of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Climate Change Authority must give the Minister advice that relates to the preparation of an \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-subsection\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EAdvice given to the Minister under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E must include advice about:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ewhether \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Esafeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E and \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-net_safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Enet safeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E for the financial year to which the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__intro__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E relates are declining consistently with each of the safeguard outcomes in paragraphs 3(2)(b), (c) and (d) of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007, taking into account:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe impact of any expanded designated large facilities, or new designated large facilities, for the financial year; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe impact of any expected expanded designated large facilities, or expected new designated large facilities, for future financial years; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_iii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(iii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1\u0022\u003Eany emissions estimates that are given to the Climate Change Authority under section \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_a__subpara_iii__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E15A\u003C\/a\u003E of this Act; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Eif \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Esafeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E, or \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-net_safeguard_emissions\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003Enet safeguard emissions\u003C\/span\u003E, for the financial year are not so declining\u0026#x2014;whether any amendments to the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-safeguard_rules\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1__term_3\u0022\u003Esafeguard rules\u003C\/span\u003E are needed in order to achieve each of those safeguard outcomes.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1A)\u003C\/a\u003E inserted by section 66E of Act \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_1A__wrapup__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf a period is:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf a period is:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022ins akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Especified in an agreement between the Minister and the Climate Change Authority; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022del akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Especified in an agreement between the Minister and the Climate Change Authority; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Edesignated by the agreement as the advice period for a particular \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Eadvice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_2__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E that relates to the preparation of the annual climate change statement must be given within the advice period designated by the agreement.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EIn considering advice to be given to the Minister under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E in relation to the first annual climate change statement, the Climate Change Authority may make provision for public consultation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIn considering advice to be given to the Minister under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E in relation to:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe second \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ea subsequent \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_3A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Climate Change Authority must make provision for public consultation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the Climate Change Authority gives the Minister advice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E that relates to the preparation of a particular annual climate change statement, the Minister must have regard to that advice in preparing that statement.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E does not prevent the Minister from having regard to other advice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the Climate Change Authority gives the Minister written advice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, the Climate Change Authority must:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Epublish a copy of that advice on its website no later than the day the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E to which the advice relates is tabled in a House of the Parliament in accordance with subsection 12(3); and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ecause a copy of that advice to be tabled in each House of the Parliament:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ewithin 15 sitting days of that House after giving the advice to the Minister; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eno later than the day the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_6__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E to which the advice relates is tabled in that House in accordance with subsection 12(3).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Climate Change Authority gives the Minister written advice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_14__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E that relates to the preparation of a particular annual climate change statement; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister decides not to accept one or more material aspects of that advice;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-hcontainer\u0022 data-name=\u0022hcontainer\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__hcontainer_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__hcontainer_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__hcontainer_1__p_1\u0022\u003Ethen:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_c\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister must prepare a written statement of reasons for the decision not to accept those aspects of that advice; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_d\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_d\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(d)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_d__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_d__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister must cause a copy of the statement of reasons to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 5 sitting days of that House after the completion of the preparation of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-annual_climate_change_statement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_14__subsec_7__para_d__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Eannual climate change statement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E15. Climate Change Authority to advise the Minister on greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets to be included in a new or adjusted nationally determined contribution\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Climate Change Authority must, if requested to do so by the Minister, advise the Minister on either or both of the following matters:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets that the Climate Change Authority considers should be included in a new nationally determined contribution to be communicated by Australia in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets that the Climate Change Authority considers should be included in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s nationally determined contribution\u003C\/span\u003E as the result of an adjustment to be made in accordance with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe advice given under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E must include advice on:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe social, employment and economic benefits of any new or adjusted greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and associated policies, including for rural and regional Australia; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_1A__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe physical impacts of climate change on Australia, including on rural and regional Australia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Minister must request advice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E on the matter mentioned in paragraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(1)(a)\u003C\/a\u003E at least once every 5 years.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Commonwealth must only communicate a new nationally determined contribution in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E that first includes a greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2035, 2040 or 2045 if:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Climate Change Authority has given advice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_a__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E on the target; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister, after consultation with the Climate Change Authority, is satisfied that the new nationally determined contribution needs to be communicated urgently to further the matters set out in Article 2 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_2A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003ENote: This requirement does not apply to adjustments of nationally determined contributions. Such adjustments must represent an enhancement of Australia\u0026#x2019;s level of ambition under subsection 10(6) and advice on such adjustments may be requested under paragraph 15(1)(b).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EIn considering advice to be given to the Minister under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, the Climate Change Authority must make provision for public consultation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3A)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EThe advice given under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E must include an explanation of how the greenhouse gas emissions reductions targets have taken into account the matters set out in Article 2 of the Paris Agreement, including the global goals of:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Eholding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2\u0026#xB0;C above pre-industrial levels; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_3A__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Epursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5\u0026#xB0;C above pre-industrial levels.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIn considering:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets that should be included in a new nationally determined contribution to be communicated by Australia in accordance with Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets that should be included in \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Australia_s_nationally_determined_contribution\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EAustralia\u0026#x2019;s nationally determined contribution\u003C\/span\u003E as the result of an adjustment to be made in accordance with paragraph 11 of Article 4 of the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Paris_Agreement\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__para_b__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EParis Agreement\u003C\/span\u003E;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister must have regard to any relevant advice given by the Climate Change Authority under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_4__wrapup__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003ESubsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E does not prevent the Minister from having regard to other advice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the Climate Change Authority gives the Minister written advice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E, the Climate Change Authority must publish a copy of that advice on its website.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf the Climate Change Authority gives the Minister written advice under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__intro__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister must, within 6 months after that advice was given, prepare a written statement setting out:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister\u0026#x2019;s response to that advice; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_a__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Eif the Minister has decided not to accept that advice\u0026#x2014; the reasons for the decision not to accept that advice; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_b\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_b__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15__subsec_7__para_b__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe Minister must cause a copy of the statement to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the preparation of the statement.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022ins akn-section\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E15A \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__term_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Minister\u003C\/span\u003E to give Minister, \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Climate_Change_Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__term_2\u0022\u003EClimate Change Secretary\u003C\/span\u003E and Climate Change Authority certain emissions estimates\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__intro__p_1\u0022\u003EIf, in a financial year:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_a\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_a\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(a)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_a__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_a__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_a__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Minister\u003C\/span\u003E approves, under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the taking of an action for the purposes of a controlling provision (within the meaning of that Act); and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(b)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-intro\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__intro__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__intro__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Minister\u003C\/span\u003E is satisfied that the action is likely to result in:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(i)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i__p_1\u0022\u003Ean increase, in the financial year or future financial years, of scope 1 emissions of greenhouse gases from the operation of a \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-designated_large_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Edesignated large facility\u003C\/span\u003E for the financial year; or\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subparagraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1\u0022\u003Ea \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-new_designated_large_facility\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003Enew designated large facility\u003C\/span\u003E for the financial year or a future financial year; and\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-paragraph\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(c)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Minister\u003C\/span\u003E has been given an estimate of the scope 1 emissions of greenhouse gases from the taking of the action in one or more financial years for which an entity covered by subparagraph \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_i\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(b)(i)\u003C\/a\u003E or \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_4__sec_15A__para_b__subpara_ii\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__para_c__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(ii)\u003C\/a\u003E is, or is likely to be, a designated large facility;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-wrapUp\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_1\u0022\u003Ethe \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Environment_Minister\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_1__term_1\u0022\u003EEnvironment Minister\u003C\/span\u003E must give the estimate to the Minister, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-term\u0022 data-refersto=\u0022#term-Climate_Change_Secretary\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_1__term_2\u0022\u003EClimate Change Secretary\u003C\/span\u003E and the Climate Change Authority as soon as practicable after approving the taking of the action.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-remark\u0022 data-status=\u0022editorial\u0022\u003E[section 15A added by section 66F of \u003Ca data-href=\u0022\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022https:\/\/indigo-unep.indigo.ipbes.net\/resolver\/resolve\/akn\/au\/act\/2023\/14\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_2__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_4__sec_15A__wrapup__p_2__ref_1\u0022\u003EAct 14 of 2023\u003C\/a\u003E]\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-part\u0022 id=\u0022part_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5\u0022\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EPart 5 \u0026#x2013; Periodic reviews of the operation of this Act\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_16\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_16\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E16. Simplified outline of this Part\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_16__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_16__p_1\u0022\u003EThere are to be periodic reviews of the operation of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-section\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003E17. Periodic reviews of the operation of this Act\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_1__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_1__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Minister must cause independent reviews to be conducted of the operation of this Act.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022akn-crossHeading\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_1\u0022\u003EPublic consultation\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_2\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_2\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(2)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1\u0022\u003EA review under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_2__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E must make provision for public consultation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022akn-crossHeading\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_2\u0022\u003EReport\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_3\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_3__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_3__p_1\u0022\u003EThe person or persons who conduct the review must give the Minister a written report of the review.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_4\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_4__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_4__p_1\u0022\u003EThe Minister must cause copies of a report under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_4__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E to be tabled in each House of the Parliament within 15 sitting days of that House after the review is completed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022akn-crossHeading\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_3\u0022\u003EFirst review\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_5\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_5__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_5__p_1\u0022\u003EThe first review under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_5__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E must be completed within 5 years after the commencement of this section.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022akn-crossHeading\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_4\u0022\u003ESubsequent reviews\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_6\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_6__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_6__p_1\u0022\u003EEach subsequent review under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_1\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_6__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(1)\u003C\/a\u003E must be completed within 10 years after the completion of the previous review.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003Ch3 class=\u0022akn-crossHeading\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_5\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__crossHeading_5\u0022\u003EWhen review is completed\u003C\/h3\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022akn-subsection\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-num\u0022\u003E(7)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-content\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022akn-p\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1\u0022\u003EFor the purposes of subsections \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_4\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_4\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_1\u0022\u003E(4)\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_5\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_5\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_2\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_2\u0022\u003E(5)\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_6\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_6\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_3\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_3\u0022\u003E(6)\u003C\/a\u003E, a review is completed when the report of the review is given to the Minister under subsection \u003Ca data-href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_3\u0022 class=\u0022akn-ref\u0022 href=\u0022#part_5__sec_17__subsec_3\u0022 data-eid=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_4\u0022 id=\u0022part_5__sec_17__subsec_7__p_1__ref_4\u0022\u003E(3)\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/section\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\n\n\n\n\n\u003C\/div\u003E"},"is_older":true}]