Towards Net Zero: Empowering Regional Communities

Regional communities in Australia are joining those around the world to undertake the most significant transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition to net zero emissions. In September 2022, the Commonwealth Government implemented the Climate Change Act (2022) detailing Australia's plan to transition to net zero by 2050. In line with the Paris Agreement, the Australian Government pledged a 43% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from 2005 levels, as well as a longer-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The report was funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Communications and the Arts; the Victorian Government Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; the South Australian Government Department of Primary Industries and Regions; the Western Australian Government Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; and the Queensland Government Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.