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Clean Energy Act 2011 (No. 131).

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to encourage the use of clean energy, and for other purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy
Keyword
Air quality/air pollution Climate change Pollution control Energy conservation/energy production Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Access-to-information Environmental planning Renewable energy Policy/planning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act aims to: set up a mechanism to deal with climate change by encouraging the use of clean energy; give effect to Australia’s obligations under the Climate Change Convention and the Kyoto Protocol; support the development of an effective global response to climate change, consistent with Australia’s national interest in ensuring that average global temperatures increase by not more than 2 degrees Celsius above pre industrial levels; take action directed towards meeting Australia’s long term target of reducing Australia’s net greenhouse gas emissions; put a price on greenhouse gas emissions in a way that encourages investment in clean energy and supports Australia’s economic growth while reducing pollution.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Clean Energy Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011 (2012)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Climate change, Emissions, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX