Became law
Climate Change Bill 2022
Portfolio: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- Introduced27 July 2022
- Passed House8 September 2022
- Passed Senate8 September 2022
- Royal assent13 September 2022
What does this bill do, in plain English?
Australia commits to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 43% by 2030.
How parliament voted
senate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - One Nation second reading amendment
345The noes have it · 42 votes
3 ayes, 45 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bills' main idea
3630The ayes have it · 6 votes
36 ayes, 30 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - 2030 and 2035 targets
1341The noes have it · 28 votes
13 ayes, 41 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Scope 3 emissions and scientific evidence
1547The noes have it · 32 votes
15 ayes, 47 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Cost benefit analysis
551The noes have it · 46 votes
5 ayes, 51 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Periodic inquiries by the Productivity Commission
3033The noes have it · 3 votes
30 ayes, 33 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Greenhouse gas emissions outlook report
1740The noes have it · 23 votes
17 ayes, 40 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Third Reading - Pass the bills
3730The ayes have it · 7 votes
37 ayes, 30 noesrepresentatives · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022 - Consideration of Senate Message - Agree with Senate amendments
8651The ayes have it · 35 votes
86 ayes, 51 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - in Committee - Transparecy and ARENA loopholes
3726The ayes have it · 11 votes
37 ayes, 26 noessenate · 8 September 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Acknowledge need to end fossil fuels
1340The noes have it · 27 votes
13 ayes, 40 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Amend objects of bill
8658The ayes have it · 28 votes
86 ayes, 58 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Second Reading - Agree with bills' main idea
8757The ayes have it · 30 votes
87 ayes, 57 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Clarify that target is a minimum
8757The ayes have it · 30 votes
87 ayes, 57 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Regional Australia
8957The ayes have it · 32 votes
89 ayes, 57 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets needed
1288The ayes have it · 120 votes
128 ayes, 8 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - More ambitious targets
1297The ayes have it · 122 votes
129 ayes, 7 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Sector-by-sector impact of policies
9055The ayes have it · 35 votes
90 ayes, 55 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Transparency
8957The ayes have it · 32 votes
89 ayes, 57 noesrepresentatives · 4 August 2022
Climate Change Bill 2022, Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022 - Consideration in Detail - Act on Climate Change Authority advice
8957The ayes have it · 32 votes
89 ayes, 57 noes
How parliament votes on this issue
Source: Australian Parliament House bill record
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