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.
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.
Submission: Improving the efficiency of Australia’s climate-related financial disclosures
Submission | Katharina Surikow (IGCC) | 02 October 2026
IGCC welcomes government’s consideration of targeted measures to improve the efficiency of Australia’s climate-related financial disclosures regime without compromising the integrity, comparability and usefulness of disclosures. Climate change is a systemic risk to the economy and presents both financial risks and opportunities for investors’ portfolios. Managing climate risk requires good data on material impacts, consistently reported to agreed and comparable standards and a clear articulation of the strategic steps being taken in response.
Submission: IGCC responds to draft climate reporting roadmap for Aotearoa New Zealand
Submission | Katharina Surikow (IGCC) | 30 September 2026
IGCC welcomes and broadly supports the strategic direction and principles outlined in the External Reporting Board’s (XRB) draft roadmap. Climate-related disclosures aim to support the allocation of capital towards activities that are consistent with a transition to a low-emissions, climate-resilient future. By publicly reporting on their climate-related risks and opportunities, investors and other entities can demonstrate how they are considering them throughout their business models.
Policy Chaos Risks a Poorer Australia
25 September 2026
IGCC members remain focused on the long-term economic fundamentals: investment certainty, energy reliability, and global competitiveness.Submission: Fossil methane is a near-term abatement opportunity
Submission | Anna Hancock | 7 August 2026
Our submission to the Climate Change Authority’s consultation on fossil methane. Top points: The Government should strengthen methane disclosure so thatmethane’s near-term potency is made explicit, and the Safeguard Mechanism Review should lead to reforms that support more
and earlier on-site abatement.
Advocacy Win: Renewables Receive Favourable Tax Treatment
20 August 2026
Government and the Greens agree to progress CGT legislation with an extended transition period for renewables