Labor overhauls Climate Change Authority to counter concerns of excessive business influence
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#63K7M)
Albanese government appoints three women with environmental backgrounds to board
The Albanese government has appointed three women with environmental backgrounds to the board of the Climate Change Authority in a bid to counter concerns the advisory body was taken over by business leaders under the Coalition.
The authority was given expanded responsibilities under climate change legislation that passed parliament last week, including advising the government on future emissions reduction targets and an annual statement to parliament by the climate change minister. The advice must be made public, and the minister must explain why if he rejects it.
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