Policy & Advocacy Working Group This collaborative group coordinates on government engagement and maintains oversight on the role of companies and industry associations in delivering constructive climate policy outcomes. Meetings are held every two months, with occasional ad-hoc briefings and discussions as needed. When drafting submissions or developing major research publications we consult with ad-hoc sub groups. Chair Francesca Muskovic Executive Director, Policy About Francesca Contact Bethany Richards Policy Junior Analyst About Bethany… Email Bethany Working Group Policy and Engagement Priorities We provide information to the working group on the current state of play of policy at a state, national, and international level. We welcome contributions from members who bring their expertise and perspectives to shape submissions and joint statements. These help form the policy to help accelerate Australia’s path to net-zero emissions. 2035 Emissions Target The target will be the biggest climate policy decision this term. It will be set by ambition for sector-by-sector policies. Consultation process underway with the Climate Change Authority (CCA). Disclosures Building parliamentary support for reform on climate disclosures and climate risk reporting. Current consultation process underway with Treasury Read our submission to the consultation process Sector Pathways Developing sector pathways, policies and goals to support investment in climate solutions across the economy. National Net Zero Authority Recently legislated following IGCC campaign, which included submission, peak bodies statement, national ad campaign, and significant direct engagement Includes $400 million to support investment in clean energy in regions IGCC will continue to engage while the Authority is set up and starts to operate. National Physical Risk Assessment Creation of policy briefs and thought leadership on climate divestment in high physical risk regions and sectors Current development of second assessment in line with 2024 National Adaptation Plan Latest Relevant News, Resources, and Events. OpEd: A Strong Climate Target Will Pay Off 27 August 2025 An OpEd we published in The Australian Financial Review. Energy Transition Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group Submission: Future-proofing economic reforms must consider green growth industries 19 August 2025 The smooth transition to a net zero economy addresses all three of the Reform's priority areas. Green industries are future-proofed, and acting on opportunities to accelerate the transition now will secure economic resilience for Australia, sooner. Decarbonising the EconomyEnergyPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group Our Agenda for The Economic Reform Roundtable 18 August 2025 Six broad areas to ensure climate action pays off. AustraliaDecarbonising the EconomyEnergyPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group Francesca Muskovic Submission: Improving productivity via meeting adaptation and mitigation objectives 12 June 2025 There will be a cost to meeting carbon targets, but this will be significantly lower than the cost of inaction towards a net-zero, resilient economy, as we wrote in our submission to the Productivity Commission's enquiry "Investing in cheaper, cleaner energy and the net zero transformation". AustraliaDecarbonising the EconomyEnergy Transition Working GroupPolicy & AdvocacyPolicy & Advocacy Working Group