Tuesday, 28 November 2023

Climate Change and Energy Legislation Amendment (Renewable Energy and Storage Targets) Bill 2023

Introduction and first reading

Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (12:09): I move:

That I introduce a bill for an act to amend the Climate Change Act 2017 to change its title and to amend and bring forward emissions reduction targets, to amend the Renewable Energy (Jobs and Investment) Act 2017 to increase the renewable energy target for 2030, to introduce a new renewable energy target for 2035 and to introduce energy storage targets and offshore wind energy targets and to amend the Planning and Environment Act 1987 to expressly require consideration of climate change when making certain decisions under that act and for other purposes.

Motion agreed to.

James NEWBURY (Brighton) (12:10): I seek a brief explanation of the bill.

Lily D’AMBROSIO (Mill Park – Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission) (12:10): The bill will legislate targets for Victorian emissions reduction, renewable energy generation, offshore wind energy and energy storage; expressly integrate climate considerations into land use planning decision-making; streamline key deliverables under the Climate Change Act; and rename the Climate Change Act the Climate Action Act. These reforms provide the economic signals and policy certainty needed to accelerate the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient community and economy.

Read first time.

Ordered to be read second time tomorrow.