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Net Zero Economy Authority Bill faces scrutiny in parliament

14 Jun, 2024
Net Zero Economy Authority Bill faces scrutiny in parliament



The Net Zero Economy Authority Bill, aimed at promoting Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy, is being debated in parliament once again.

The bill, introduced alongside the Net Zero Economy Authority (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2024, seeks to establish the Net Zero Economy Authority to facilitate economic transformation as the country moves towards its net zero target.

However, concerns have been raised by experts regarding the bill’s lack of a clear pathway to achieve net zero emissions.

Dr Manoj Datta, an expert in electrical and electronic engineering from RMIT, expressed his views on the matter: “There should be a clear national plan to phase out coal and gas-based power generation.

“The Net Zero Economy Authority Bill does not discuss or show a clear pathway to net-zero; rather, it is about forming or creating an authority that will mainly facilitate the transition of energy workers currently working in coal or gas power stations.”

Dr Datta further highlighted that the bill does not address accelerated renewable energy production or plant installation, nor does it grant the proposed authority legislative powers to shut down or request the closure of coal or gas-based power stations.

Independent MP Dr Helen Haines has proposed amendments to the bill, aiming to ensure the authority’s board includes members with expertise or experience in renewable energy and regional investment in new zero technologies.

Dr Datta commended these amendments, stating: “The Hon. Dr Helen Haines MP has proposed some excellent amendments to facilitate renewable energy-based energy hubs and regional and community-based investment in new zero technologies.”

Regarding the timing of the bill, Dr Datta suggested that it could have been better aligned with a clear plan to achieve net zero by decarbonising electricity production, transportation, and buildings through investment and encouragement of specific technologies and systems, similar to the approach taken by the European Union.

As the debate continues in parliament, experts and stakeholders alike are calling for a more comprehensive and actionable plan to guide Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy.

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