MEDIA RELEASE

New inquiry into climate change and a just transition

Today the Standing Committee on Environment, Climate Change and Biodiversity announced a new inquiry and is inviting submissions until 19 February 2024.

The Committee will inquire into and report on how the ACT can ensure that all Canberrans get the benefits and protections of action on climate change.

Committee Chair, Dr Marisa Paterson MLA, said ‘The ACT Government has a range of programs supporting the transition to electrification and encouraging increased energy efficiency. This inquiry will examine both the effectiveness of these programs, and the equitable distribution of the variety of rebates on offer. Additionally, the Committee will focus on the transition of the workforce by looking at the training required to support the development of skills needed for electrification and decarbonisation.’

The terms of reference are available from Inquiry into Climate change and a just transition - ACT Legislative Assembly

Submissions can be made by email to LACommitteeECCB@parliament.act.gov.au. Submissions close 19 February 2024.

Information about how to make a submission is available at: Participate in public inquiries.

14 December 2023

STATEMENT ENDS.

Committee Chair, Dr Marisa Paterson MLA on (02) 6205 1448

Committee Secretary, James Bunce on (02) 6205 0199 or at LACommitteeECCB@parliament.act.gov.au