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Treat this as an evidence pack for editorial review, not a final judgement.\n\n## Source Coverage\n\n| Source type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| global-intelligence | 3 |\n| other-pdfs | 5 |\n| pages | 39 |\n| strategies | 1 |\n\n## Executive Readout\n\n### Purpose\n\n- Role and Purpose of the Audit Committee\nThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Climate Change Authority (the Authority) has established the Audit\nCommittee (the Committee) in compliance with section 45 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and section 17 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) Audit Committees for Commonwealth Entities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- Speech - Climate modelling\n17 December 2025\nIn a keynote address, the Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined how climate modelling informed the 2035 emissions reduction target advice of 62–70% below 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Ausgrid - Good Grid Summit 2025\n30 October 2025\nThe Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined the pivotal role of the electricity sector in achieving Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels\nat the Good Grid Summit earlier today.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Business leadership is crucial to get the transition…\nNews\nSpeeches\n19 Feb 2026\nWhy climate data matters for Australia’s future\nAustralia’s Chief Scientist urges stronger climate intelligence, better computing infrastructure, and bold communication to protect the nation from rising…\nNews\nSpeeches\n18 Feb 2026\nTurning climate ambition into an investable opportunity\nAustralia’s 62–70% emissions reduction target by 2035 is not just a climate goal but a once‑in‑a‑generation economic transformation — one that hinges on…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n\n### Role and Functions\n\n- Ausgrid - Good Grid Summit 2025\n30 October 2025\nThe Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined the pivotal role of the electricity sector in achieving Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels\nat the Good Grid Summit earlier today.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Functions of the Committee\nSubsections 17(1) and 17(2) of the PGPA Rule establish mandatory functions for audit committees:\nFunctions of the audit committee:\n(1) The accountable authority of a Commonwealth entity must, by written charter, determine the\nfunctions of the audit committee for the entity.\n(2) The functions must include reviewing the appropriateness of the accountable authority’s:\n(a) financial reporting; and\n(b) performance reporting; and\n(c) system of risk oversight and management; and\n(d) system of internal control;\nfor the entity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- Role and Purpose of the Audit Committee\nThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Climate Change Authority (the Authority) has established the Audit\nCommittee (the Committee) in compliance with section 45 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and section 17 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) Audit Committees for Commonwealth Entities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- Membership of the audit committee:\n(3) The Committee must consist of at least three (3) persons who have appropriate qualifications,\nknowledge, skills or experience to assist the committee to perform its functions.\n(4) If the entity is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity:\n(a) all of the members of the audit committee must be persons who are not officials of the\nentity; and\n(b) a majority of the members must be persons who are not officials of any Commonwealth\nentity.\n(5) Despite subsections (3) to (4A), the following persons must not be a member of the Committee:\n(a) the accountable authority or, if the accountable authority has more than one member, the\nhead (however described) of the accountable authority;\n(b) the Chief Financial Officer (however described) of the entity;\n(c) the Chief Executive Officer (however described) of the entity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- [pages 1,2]\n[Page 1]\nHydrogen and critical minerals: Ukraine’s\nstrategic role for net-zero future in\nEurope and beyond\n15 November 2025\nThe Hon Matt Kean\nChair - Climate Change Authority\nKeynote speech – Ukraine Pavilion, COP30.\n Source: `strategies/15-20November-202025-20--20Matt-20Kean-20keynote-20speech-20--20Ukraine-20Pavili.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-11/15%20November%202025%20-%20Matt%20Kean%20keynote%20speech%20-%20Ukraine%20Pavilion.pdf)`\n- Speech - Climate modelling\n17 December 2025\nIn a keynote address, the Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined how climate modelling informed the 2035 emissions reduction target advice of 62–70% below 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n\n### Strategic Priorities\n\n- Speech - Climate modelling\n17 December 2025\nIn a keynote address, the Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined how climate modelling informed the 2035 emissions reduction target advice of 62–70% below 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Ausgrid - Good Grid Summit 2025\n30 October 2025\nThe Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined the pivotal role of the electricity sector in achieving Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels\nat the Good Grid Summit earlier today.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Business leadership is crucial to get the transition…\nNews\nSpeeches\n19 Feb 2026\nWhy climate data matters for Australia’s future\nAustralia’s Chief Scientist urges stronger climate intelligence, better computing infrastructure, and bold communication to protect the nation from rising…\nNews\nSpeeches\n18 Feb 2026\nTurning climate ambition into an investable opportunity\nAustralia’s 62–70% emissions reduction target by 2035 is not just a climate goal but a once‑in‑a‑generation economic transformation — one that hinges on…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n- Publications\nShowing 1 - 6 of 32\n17 Mar 2026\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\nReports and Reviews\n20 Nov 2025\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\nReports and Reviews\nPublication\n18 Sep 2025\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/reports-and-publications)`\n- Publications\nView all\npublications\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au)`\n- Functions of the Committee\nSubsections 17(1) and 17(2) of the PGPA Rule establish mandatory functions for audit committees:\nFunctions of the audit committee:\n(1) The accountable authority of a Commonwealth entity must, by written charter, determine the\nfunctions of the audit committee for the entity.\n(2) The functions must include reviewing the appropriateness of the accountable authority’s:\n(a) financial reporting; and\n(b) performance reporting; and\n(c) system of risk oversight and management; and\n(d) system of internal control;\nfor the entity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- [Page 9]\n12.4 includes details of:\n12.4.1 the terms of the enterprise agreement that will be varied by the\narrangement;\n12.4.2 how the arrangement will vary the effect of the terms;\n12.4.3 how the employee will be better off overall in relation to the terms and\nconditions of their employment as a result of the arrangement; and\n12.5 states the day on which the arrangement commences.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- Opinion article - How to achieve the target\n20 September 2025\nThe Authority's Chair Matt Kean penned an opinion article that was published in The Saturday Paper on 20 September 2025 following the release of the 2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Advice.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- [pages 10,11,12]\npractice and principles\nand priorities. research undertaken in 2021.\n Source: `other-pdfs/climate_change_authority_reflect_rap_2021-2022_0.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-07/climate_change_authority_reflect_rap_2021-2022_0.pdf)`\n- The Climate Change Authority must ensure that the terms of the individual flexibility\narrangement:\n11.1 are about permitted matters under section 172 of the FW Act;\n11.2 are not unlawful terms under section 194 of the FW Act; and\n11.3 result in the employee being better off overall than the employee would be if no\narrangement was made.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n\n## KPIs, Targets, and Where They Are At\n\n- Speech - Climate modelling\n17 December 2025\nIn a keynote address, the Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined how climate modelling informed the 2035 emissions reduction target advice of 62–70% below 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Ausgrid - Good Grid Summit 2025\n30 October 2025\nThe Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined the pivotal role of the electricity sector in achieving Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels\nat the Good Grid Summit earlier today.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Business leadership is crucial to get the transition…\nNews\nSpeeches\n19 Feb 2026\nWhy climate data matters for Australia’s future\nAustralia’s Chief Scientist urges stronger climate intelligence, better computing infrastructure, and bold communication to protect the nation from rising…\nNews\nSpeeches\n18 Feb 2026\nTurning climate ambition into an investable opportunity\nAustralia’s 62–70% emissions reduction target by 2035 is not just a climate goal but a once‑in‑a‑generation economic transformation — one that hinges on…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n- Publications\nShowing 1 - 6 of 32\n17 Mar 2026\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\nReports and Reviews\n20 Nov 2025\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\nReports and Reviews\nPublication\n18 Sep 2025\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/reports-and-publications)`\n- Publications\nView all\npublications\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au)`\n- [Page 9]\n12.4 includes details of:\n12.4.1 the terms of the enterprise agreement that will be varied by the\narrangement;\n12.4.2 how the arrangement will vary the effect of the terms;\n12.4.3 how the employee will be better off overall in relation to the terms and\nconditions of their employment as a result of the arrangement; and\n12.5 states the day on which the arrangement commences.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- Opinion article - How to achieve the target\n20 September 2025\nThe Authority's Chair Matt Kean penned an opinion article that was published in The Saturday Paper on 20 September 2025 following the release of the 2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Advice.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- The Climate Change Authority must ensure that the terms of the individual flexibility\narrangement:\n11.1 are about permitted matters under section 172 of the FW Act;\n11.2 are not unlawful terms under section 194 of the FW Act; and\n11.3 result in the employee being better off overall than the employee would be if no\narrangement was made.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- Functions of the Committee\nSubsections 17(1) and 17(2) of the PGPA Rule establish mandatory functions for audit committees:\nFunctions of the audit committee:\n(1) The accountable authority of a Commonwealth entity must, by written charter, determine the\nfunctions of the audit committee for the entity.\n(2) The functions must include reviewing the appropriateness of the accountable authority’s:\n(a) financial reporting; and\n(b) performance reporting; and\n(c) system of risk oversight and management; and\n(d) system of internal control;\nfor the entity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- An employee, who has their APS employment terminated on the grounds of invalidity and is\nsubsequently re-engaged as a result of action taken under section 75 of the Superannuation\nAct 1976, and the Superannuation Act 1990, is entitled to be credited with personal/carer’s\nleave equal to the balance of personal/carer’s leave at the time of termination.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- Climate Change Authority’s flextime arrangements include the following features:\n• when an employee works more than their standard hours they will accumulate a flextime\ncredit, and when an employee works less than their standard hours, they will incur a\nflextime debit;\n• flextime will be credited or debited on a one-for-one basis (i.e., one hour worked will\nresult in one hour of flextime credit);\n• an employee may reduce their flextime credit (or incur a flextime debit) by taking a\nflextime absence, which is an absence from the workplace during standard working hours\nrequested in advance by the employee and approved by the employee’s supervisor;\n• a flextime absence may be taken in part or full days up to a maximum of five (5)\nconsecutive days;\n153.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- 2026\nShowing 1 - 6 of 13\n7 May 2026\nEnergy leadership in action\nAt the Smart Energy Awards, Authority Chair Matt Kean honours leaders and John Grimes and discusses how solar and batteries are shaping a cleaner future.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- News\nSpeeches\n30 Apr 2026\nDelivering emissions reduction while maintaining energy reliability\nDuring the CEDA Climate and Energy Summit, Climate Change Authority Chair Matt Kean outlined Australia’s climate and energy outlook, highlighting observed…\nNews\nSpeeches\n20 Mar 2026\nPublic science is uncovering the hidden forces driving extreme weather\nStrong public climate science is essential for understanding emerging risks, improving extreme‑weather forecasting, and helping Australia prepare for a hotter,…\nNews\nSpeeches\n20 Mar 2026\nElectrification driving major shifts in household energy use and grid demand patterns\nHouseholds are becoming central participants in Australia’s energy transformation.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- 2026\nShowing 7 - 12 of 13\n17 Mar 2026\nSuper funds urged to seize transition opportunities\nAustralia’s growing climate‑related financial risks and the significant investment opportunities are emerging as the economy moves toward net zero.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n\n## Key Metrics\n\n| Values found | 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�=%9�\u0001U�U\u0002\u0007\u0019r��\u001al��p�ņ�*�N=Eg��H\u0007%\u000e�\f���ڒӳU�8I\u0005]���\u0019:���C�Ib5�\u0007�F�\u0005M=G�Qs������%�@�\u0004��l𤟌9\u0005dr<�~d�\u0016بn\n�P?Sx6x֠\u0016�\u001a\u0006m2fh��1C���\u0004\u0005ƕ�\u0012��� �\u0004?�\u001efLۆ\nLۢ�9��\u000b\u0003[\u001b���\u0006F���0�9����, I\\N�6\u00011C���tmѳ`F\u0016�\nz | `pages/announcements-index__10.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-11/15%20November%202025%20-%20Matt%20Kean%20keynote%20speech%20-%20Ukraine%20Pavilion.pdf)` |\n| $59,606 , $63,740 , $61,758 , $64,228 , $66,823 , $70,477 | [Page 71]\nAttachment A – Base salaries\nAPS Levels\nClassification Pre-commencement Mar-2024 Mar-2025 Mar-2026\nAPS 3.1 $59,606 $63,740 lifted by pay fragmentation\nAPS 3.2 $61,758 $64,228 $66,823 $70,477\nAPS 3.3 $64,522 $67,103 $69,653 $72,021\nAPS 3.4 $65,751 $69,476 $72,116 $74,568\nAPS 3.5 $72,837 $76,820\nAPS 4.1 $66,980 $71,560 lifted by pay fragmentation\nAPS 4.2 $68,824 $71,577 $75,022 $79,125\nAPS 4.3 $70,667 $73,494 $76,287 $81,389\nAPS 4.4 $71,8 | `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)` |\n| $61,758 , $64,228 , $66,823 , $70,477\n, $70,667 , $73,494 | [Page 72]\nLegal Officers\nSalary from the\nlater of Salary from Salary from\nClassification Salary Salary as at 31 New\ncommencement of 13 March 12 March\nlevels August 2023 Increment\nthe agreement or 2025 (3.8%) 2026 (3.4%)\n14 March 2024\nLO1.1 LO.1\n$61,758 $64,228 $66,823 $70,477\n(APS 3.2) (APS3.2)\nLO1.2 LO1.2\n$70,667 $73,494 $76,287 $81,389\n(APS 4.3) (APS 4.3)\nLO1.3 LO1.3\nLegal Officer $76,813 $80,341 $84,228 $88,834\n(APS 5.3) (APS 5.3)\nLO1.4 LO1.4 | `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)` |\n| $61,758 , $64,228 , $66,823 , $70,477\n, $70,667 , $73,494 | [pages 72,73,74,75,76]\n4%)\n14 March 2024\nLO1.1 LO.1\n$61,758 $64,228 $66,823 $70,477\n(APS 3.2) (APS3.2)\nLO1.2 LO1.2\n$70,667 $73,494 $76,287 $81,389\n(APS 4.3) (APS 4.3)\nLO1.3 LO1.3\nLegal Officer $76,813 $80,341 $84,228 $88,834\n(APS 5.3) (APS 5.3)\nLO1.4 LO1.4\n$85,416 $90,199 $94,563 $99,733\n(APS 6.2) (APS 6.2)\nLO1.5 LO1.5\n$90,946 $94,584 $98,598 $103,989\n(APS 6.3) (APS 6.3)\nSLO 1.1 SLO 1.1\n$98,320\n(EL 1.1) (EL 1.2)\n$110,115 $115,442 $121,755\nSLO 1.2 | `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)` |\n| $68,824 , $71,577 , $75,022 , $79,125\n, $74,970\n, $80,341 | [Page 73]\nPublic Affairs Officers\nSalary from the\nlater of Salary from Salary from\nClassification Salary Salary as at 31 New\ncommencement of 13 March 12 March\nlevels August 2023 Increment\nthe agreement or 2025 (3.8%) 2026 (3.4%)\n14 March 2024\nPAO 1.1 PAO 1.1\n$68,824 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Danish royal visit\nDuring the Danish royal visit Renewable Energy Seminar, Authority Chair Matt Kean outlined Australia’s accelerating shift to renewables, highlighting record…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Publications\nShowing 1 - 6 of 32\n17 Mar 2026\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\nReports and Reviews\n20 Nov 2025\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\nReports and Reviews\nPublication\n18 Sep 2025\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/reports-and-publications)`\n- Publications\nView all\npublications\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/homepage.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au)`\n- [Page 14]\nDOCUMENT HISTORY\nVersion Date Summary of Change Completed By Review Due\n0.1 2021 Draft Tracey Vassallo\n0.2 Feb 2022 Review and Feedback Brad Archer\n0.3 April 2022 Draft Update Michael Sharp/\nSamantha\nMacCready\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-04/Code%20of%20Conduct%20Policy%20Guidance.pdf)`\n- Speech - Climate modelling\n17 December 2025\nIn a keynote address, the Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined how climate modelling informed the 2035 emissions reduction target advice of 62–70% below 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Ausgrid - Good Grid Summit 2025\n30 October 2025\nThe Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined the pivotal role of the electricity sector in achieving Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target of 62–70% below 2005 levels\nat the Good Grid Summit earlier today.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Business leadership is crucial to get the transition…\nNews\nSpeeches\n19 Feb 2026\nWhy climate data matters for Australia’s future\nAustralia’s Chief Scientist urges stronger climate intelligence, better computing infrastructure, and bold communication to protect the nation from rising…\nNews\nSpeeches\n18 Feb 2026\nTurning climate ambition into an investable opportunity\nAustralia’s 62–70% emissions reduction target by 2035 is not just a climate goal but a once‑in‑a‑generation economic transformation — one that hinges on…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n- Functions of the Committee\nSubsections 17(1) and 17(2) of the PGPA Rule establish mandatory functions for audit committees:\nFunctions of the audit committee:\n(1) The accountable authority of a Commonwealth entity must, by written charter, determine the\nfunctions of the audit committee for the entity.\n(2) The functions must include reviewing the appropriateness of the accountable authority’s:\n(a) financial reporting; and\n(b) performance reporting; and\n(c) system of risk oversight and management; and\n(d) system of internal control;\nfor the entity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- [Page 9]\n12.4 includes details of:\n12.4.1 the terms of the enterprise agreement that will be varied by the\narrangement;\n12.4.2 how the arrangement will vary the effect of the terms;\n12.4.3 how the employee will be better off overall in relation to the terms and\nconditions of their employment as a result of the arrangement; and\n12.5 states the day on which the arrangement commences.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- LGT 2025 Climate Conference\n16 October 2025\nThe Authority’s Chair Matt Kean addressed the LGT 2025 Climate Conference, highlighting Australia’s progress and ambition in emissions reduction, renewable energy, and climate adaptation.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Opinion article - How to achieve the target\n20 September 2025\nThe Authority's Chair Matt Kean penned an opinion article that was published in The Saturday Paper on 20 September 2025 following the release of the 2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Advice.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- The Climate Change Authority must ensure that the terms of the individual flexibility\narrangement:\n11.1 are about permitted matters under section 172 of the FW Act;\n11.2 are not unlawful terms under section 194 of the FW Act; and\n11.3 result in the employee being better off overall than the employee would be if no\narrangement was made.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n\n## Key Issues, Risks, and Recommendations\n\n- Functions of the Committee\nSubsections 17(1) and 17(2) of the PGPA Rule establish mandatory functions for audit committees:\nFunctions of the audit committee:\n(1) The accountable authority of a Commonwealth entity must, by written charter, determine the\nfunctions of the audit committee for the entity.\n(2) The functions must include reviewing the appropriateness of the accountable authority’s:\n(a) financial reporting; and\n(b) performance reporting; and\n(c) system of risk oversight and management; and\n(d) system of internal control;\nfor the entity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- Business leadership is crucial to get the transition…\nNews\nSpeeches\n19 Feb 2026\nWhy climate data matters for Australia’s future\nAustralia’s Chief Scientist urges stronger climate intelligence, better computing infrastructure, and bold communication to protect the nation from rising…\nNews\nSpeeches\n18 Feb 2026\nTurning climate ambition into an investable opportunity\nAustralia’s 62–70% emissions reduction target by 2035 is not just a climate goal but a once‑in‑a‑generation economic transformation — one that hinges on…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n- Australian Local Government Association 2025 General Assembly Roundtable\n26 June 2025\nThe Authority’s Chair Matt Kean addressed the Australian Local Government Association’s 2025 General Assembly Roundtable to discuss issues related to the impact of natural disasters on local councils and the need for adaptation to climate risks.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- To fulfil this\nfunction the Committee will;\n• review whether management has in place a current and comprehensive enterprise risk management\nframework and associated procedures for effective identification and management of the Authority’s\nbusiness and financial risks, including fraud and corruption, in keeping in line with Commonwealth\nRisk Management Policy;\n• determine whether a sound and effective approach has been followed in managing the Authority’s\nmajor risks including those associated with individual projects, program implementation, and\nactivities;\n• assess the impact of the Authority’s enterprise risk management framework on its control\nenvironment and insurance arrangements;\nAudit Committee Charter (Sept 2025) O FFICIAL 3\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- News\nSpeeches\n30 Apr 2026\nDelivering emissions reduction while maintaining energy reliability\nDuring the CEDA Climate and Energy Summit, Climate Change Authority Chair Matt Kean outlined Australia’s climate and energy outlook, highlighting observed…\nNews\nSpeeches\n20 Mar 2026\nPublic science is uncovering the hidden forces driving extreme weather\nStrong public climate science is essential for understanding emerging risks, improving extreme‑weather forecasting, and helping Australia prepare for a hotter,…\nNews\nSpeeches\n20 Mar 2026\nElectrification driving major shifts in household energy use and grid demand patterns\nHouseholds are becoming central participants in Australia’s energy transformation.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- 2026\nShowing 7 - 12 of 13\n17 Mar 2026\nSuper funds urged to seize transition opportunities\nAustralia’s growing climate‑related financial risks and the significant investment opportunities are emerging as the economy moves toward net zero.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n- News\nSpeeches\n6 Mar 2026\nInnovation, resilience and opportunity for Australian horticulture\nStronger national targets, climate-smart practices, and innovations like biochar and enhanced rock weathering can help growers boost resilience, cut emissions…\nNews\nSpeeches\n3 Mar 2026\nClimate resilience adds revenue options for Australia’s farmers\nDecarbonisation and better land management can strengthen regional communities by boosting farm resilience, reducing emissions and unlocking new economic…\nNews\nSpeeches\n25 Feb 2026\nWorking together for a cleaner, cheaper energy future\nAustralia faces rising climate risks, but clean energy tech and clear targets mean big opportunities.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index__04.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces?page=1)`\n- Role and Purpose of the Audit Committee\nThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Climate Change Authority (the Authority) has established the Audit\nCommittee (the Committee) in compliance with section 45 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and section 17 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) Audit Committees for Commonwealth Entities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- Internal audit\n• review the need for internal audit to ensure the coverage is aligned with the Authority’s key risks,\nand recommend approval of the Annual Work Plan (if needed) by the CEO;\n• review all audit reports and provide advice to the CEO on significant issues identified in audit reports\nand action to be taken on issues raised, including identification and dissemination of good practice;\n• periodically review the performance of internal audit.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- External Audit\n• act as a conduit for communication between the CEO, Senior Executive and external audit;\n• provide input and feedback on financial statement and performance audit coverage proposed by\nexternal audit, and provide feedback on the audit services provided;\n• review all external audit plans and reports in respect of planned or completed audits and monitor\nthe Senior Executive’s response and implementation of audit recommendations; and\n• provide advice to the CEO on action to be taken on significant issues raised in relevant external audit\nreports or better practice guides.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- Membership of the audit committee:\n(3) The Committee must consist of at least three (3) persons who have appropriate qualifications,\nknowledge, skills or experience to assist the committee to perform its functions.\n(4) If the entity is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity:\n(a) all of the members of the audit committee must be persons who are not officials of the\nentity; and\n(b) a majority of the members must be persons who are not officials of any Commonwealth\nentity.\n(5) Despite subsections (3) to (4A), the following persons must not be a member of the Committee:\n(a) the accountable authority or, if the accountable authority has more than one member, the\nhead (however described) of the accountable authority;\n(b) the Chief Financial Officer (however described) of the entity;\n(c) the Chief Executive Officer (however described) of the entity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- Where the Chief Executive Officer, having regard to any recommendation from a relevant\nmanager, likelihood of reassignment and any statement made by the employee or\nrepresentative, declares an employee is excess to the Climate Change Authority’s\nrequirements, the Chief Executive Officer will:\n• advise the employee in writing of the decision and may invite the employee to elect for\nretrenchment with the payment of a redundancy benefit;\n• ensure the employee is provided, as soon as is practicable, with information on the\nentitlements they would be eligible to receive if terminated, including superannuation\noptions and taxation treatment of entitlements;\n• reimburse the employee up to $500.00 for expenses incurred in seeking financial advice;\nand\n• career counselling up to $3,000 for APS 1-6, $5,000 for EL1 and 2 and equivalent.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- With the right regulatory framework and ongoing innovation, electrification,…\nNews\nSpeeches\n19 Mar 2026\nAustralia highlights strong renewable energy progress during Danish royal visit\nDuring the Danish royal visit Renewable Energy Seminar, Authority Chair Matt Kean outlined Australia’s accelerating shift to renewables, highlighting record…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n- Speech - Climate modelling\n17 December 2025\nIn a keynote address, the Authority’s Chair Matt Kean outlined how climate modelling informed the 2035 emissions reduction target advice of 62–70% below 2005 levels.\n Source: `pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)`\n\n## Corporate Values and Operating Culture\n\n- Its findings provide a baseline for enhancing service delivery and effectiveness.\nmini-card, small-h-img\ntrue\nsec-spacing\nsection-none\nsec-spacing-bottom\nsection-padding-between\nstyle\ndefault\nCONNECT\nWITH US\nfalse\nX\nlp-x\nhttps://x.com/wbg_gov\nSubscribe to our monthly newsletter\nWorld Bank Governance Global Department\nThe latest news, publications, and events on institutions, good governance, GovTech, open government, procurement, anticorruption, public finance, accountability & more.\nfalse\nGovernance Update|SVC123\nfalse\nTopic Expert\nArturo Herrera\nhttps://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/a/arturo-herrera-gutierrez\ndefault alt\nDirector, Governance Global Department, World Bank\nmini-card\nmini-card\nView All Experts\nGovernance Contact\nLara Saade\nlsaade@worldbank.org\nsec-swoosh\nsec-swoosh-type11\nstyle\ngrid, bg-neutrals-20, stay-connected\nsec-spacing\nsection-none\nsec-spacing-bottom\n Source: `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- The APS Values are as follows:\n• Impartial: The APS is apolitical and provides the Government with advice that is frank,\nhonest, timely and based on the best available evidence.\n• Committed to service: The APS is professional, objective, innovative and efficient, and\nworks collaboratively to achieve the best results for the Australian community and the\nGovernment.\n• Accountable: The APS is open and accountable to the Australian community under the law\nand within the framework of Ministerial responsibility.\n• Respectful: The APS respects all people, including their rights and their heritage.\n• Ethical: The APS demonstrates leadership, is trustworthy, and acts with integrity, in all that\nit does.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-04/Code%20of%20Conduct%20Policy%20Guidance.pdf)`\n- PART 1 – REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATOINS OF AUTHORITY STAFF\nPURPOSE\nThe purpose of Part 1 of this policy is to emphasise the requirements and expectations of Authority\nstaff with respect to their conduct as officials of the Authority and the Australian Public Service.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-04/Code%20of%20Conduct%20Policy%20Guidance.pdf)`\n- Undertake that in respect to Clauses 74 and 75 of the Agreement provide that higher duties\nallowance will be payable in accordance with the clause 10.8(a)(ii) of the Australian Public\nService Enterprise Award 2015 which states that:\nAn employee who is directed to perform continuous higher duties for at least a half day will\nbe regarded as being on higher duties for that full day.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- Role and Purpose of the Audit Committee\nThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Climate Change Authority (the Authority) has established the Audit\nCommittee (the Committee) in compliance with section 45 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and section 17 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) Audit Committees for Commonwealth Entities.\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)`\n- This agreement covers:\n2.1 the Chief Executive Officer for and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia as the\nemployer;\n2.1.1 all employees in the Climate Change Authority employed under the PS Act other\nthan Senior Executive Service employees or equivalent;\n2.2 subject to notice being given in accordance with section 183 of the FW Act, the\nfollowing employee organisation/s which were a bargaining representative for this\nagreement:\n2.2.1 Community and Public Sector Union.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- Broadband refers to the allocation of more than one approved classification by the Chief\nExecutive Officer to a group of duties involving work value applying to more than one\nclassification under sub-rule 9(4) of the Public Service Classification Rules 2000.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n- Employees can, during their ordinary work hours, take time to:\na. access an APS-wide ethics advisory service or another similar service provided by a\nprofessional association such as a law society or in the agency; and\nb. attend Climate Change Authority mandated training about integrity.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf)`\n\n## Global Ideas and Case Study Inputs\n\nGlobal source texts are available for later idea synthesis:\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`\n\n## Source Artifacts Used\n\n- `strategies/15-20November-202025-20--20Matt-20Kean-20keynote-20speech-20--20Ukraine-20Pavili.pdf` - strategies - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-11/15%20November%202025%20-%20Matt%20Kean%20keynote%20speech%20-%20Ukraine%20Pavilion.pdf\n- `pages/about.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/about-authority/employment\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` - pages - 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https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/reports-and-publications\n- `pages/corporate-plans-index.html` - pages - https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/about-authority/corporate-documents\n- `pages/homepage.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au\n- `pages/leadership.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/energy-leadership-action\n- `pages/news-latest.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/latest-news\n- `pages/publications-index.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/reports-and-publications\n- `pages/strategies-index.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/consultation/our-engagement-strategy\n- `pages/strategies-index__00.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/consultation/our-engagement-strategy\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` - pages - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/reconciliation-action-plan\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `global-intelligence/source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt` - global-intelligence - local file\n- `other-pdfs/climate_change_authority_reflect_rap_2021-2022_0.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2023-07/climate_change_authority_reflect_rap_2021-2022_0.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2024-04/Code%20of%20Conduct%20Policy%20Guidance.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pdf` - other-pdfs - http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-05/CCAEnterpriseAgreement%202024-2027.pdf\n- `other-pdfs/Gifts-20and-20Benefits-20Register-20all-20staff-20December-202025.pdf` - other-pdfs - https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2026-01/Gifts%20and%20Benefits%20Register%20all%20staff%20December%202025.pdf\n\n## Gaps To Fix\n\n- No corporate plan text source found.\n- No annual report text source found.", "legislation_md": "# Climate Change Authority - Acts and Legislation Discovery\n\n**Generated at**: 2026-05-09T20:55:23.666073+00:00\n**Entity ID**: O-000846\n**Jurisdiction**: Commonwealth\n**Portfolio**: Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water\n\n> This is an evidence-based discovery list from scraped department material. A mention does not always mean the department administers the legislation; high-confidence and official register links should be reviewed.\n\n## Summary\n\n- Source files scanned: 46\n- Unique legislation references found: 18\n\n| Type | Count |\n|---|---:|\n| Act | 15 |\n| Regulation | 2 |\n| Rules | 1 |\n\n## Legislation References\n\n### Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 15\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- yee organisation/s which were a bargaining representative for this\nagreement:\n2.2.1 Community and Public Sector Union.\n2.3 This Agreement replaces any employment conditions provided for in any common law\ncontracts or determinations under section 24 (1) of the Public Service Act 1999 that\nwere in place immediately before the Commencement Date. This does not affect any\nobligations or responsibilities that are a part of any employee's employment contract.\nOperation of the agreement\n3. This agreement will commence operation seven days after\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- ML Act, or an employee other than a casual employee who\nhas primary care responsibility for a child who is born to them or who is adopted or in long-\nterm foster care as per the clauses on adoption and long-term foster care in this agreement.\nPS Act means the Public Service Act 1999 as amended from time to time.\nRelevant employee means an affected employee.\nSecondary caregiver for the purposes of the parental leave clause means an employee,\nother than a pregnant employee or casual employee, who has secondary care responsibility\nfor a chi\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- Agreement and relevant\nindustrial legislation.\nSection 11: Separation and retention\nGrounds for termination of APS employees\n491. Where an APS employee in the Climate change Authority is to have their employment\nterminated, the provisions of Section 29 of the Public Service Act 1999 shall be applicable.\nProcedures in this Agreement\n492. Where procedures outlined in this Agreement may lead to termination of employment on any\nof the allowable grounds under section 29 of the Public Service Act 1999, those procedures\nmust be followed before\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- nated, the provisions of Section 29 of the Public Service Act 1999 shall be applicable.\nProcedures in this Agreement\n492. Where procedures outlined in this Agreement may lead to termination of employment on any\nof the allowable grounds under section 29 of the Public Service Act 1999, those procedures\nmust be followed before an ongoing employee’s employment may be terminated.\nRight of review\n493. The sole and exhaustive rights and remedies in relation to termination of employment are\nunder:\n• the Public Service Act 1999;\n• other Commonwea\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- section 29 of the Public Service Act 1999, those procedures\nmust be followed before an ongoing employee’s employment may be terminated.\nRight of review\n493. The sole and exhaustive rights and remedies in relation to termination of employment are\nunder:\n• the Public Service Act 1999;\n• other Commonwealth laws (including the Constitution); and\n• common law.\n494. To avoid doubt, this Agreement does not provide the employee with any rights or remedies in\nrelation to the termination of their employment insofar as it is alleged to be harsh, u\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Climate Change Authority Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Climate+Change+Authority+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html`\n- `pages/publications-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Reports and Publications | Climate Change Authority\n\nThe authority publishes reports for periodic reviews of legislation, special reviews and self-initiated research.\nThe\nClimate Change Authority Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\ntasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (\nCarbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n) and the National Greenhouse and Ener\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html`\n- e and Energy Reporting scheme (\nNational Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the Authority to do special reviews on climate change issues.\nThe Climate Change Authority Act 2011 empowers the Authority to initiate its own research on climate change.\nPublications\nShowing 1 - 6 of 32\n17 Mar 2026\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Neg\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html`\n- Reports and Publications | Climate Change Authority\n\nThe authority publishes reports for periodic reviews of legislation, special reviews and self-initiated research.\nThe\nClimate Change Authority Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\ntasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (\nCarbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n) and the National Greenhouse and Ener\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html`\n- e and Energy Reporting scheme (\nNational Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the Authority to do special reviews on climate change issues.\nThe Climate Change Authority Act 2011 empowers the Authority to initiate its own research on climate change.\nPublications\nShowing 1 - 6 of 32\n17 Mar 2026\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Neg\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html`\n\n### Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 4\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Long+Service+Leave+%28Commonwealth+Employees%29+Act+1976\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- se related\nallowances and reimbursements. When a part-time employee takes paid leave they will be\npaid on a pro rata basis reflective of their agreed ordinary hours of work. Long service leave\nwill accrue and be paid in accordance with the Long Service Leave (Commonwealth Employees)\nAct 1976 (Cth).\n31. Where an APS employee moves to the Climate Change Authority at level from another APS\nagency, and their salary is above the maximum of the salary range for their classification or\nthe Climate Change Authority maintains the employee’s salary at leve\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- paid in lieu of payment for public holidays not worked, notice of\ntermination of employment, redundancy benefits and all paid leave entitlements, other than\nleave required by legislation including long service leave in accordance with the Long Service\nLeave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976 and leave for family and domestic violence\nsupport.\n134. A casual employee will be engaged for a minimum of 3 hours per engagement or shall be paid\nfor a minimum of 3 hours at the appropriate casual rate.\n135. A casual employee who is eligible for a Workplace\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- being absent from work due to an illness, injury or emergency affecting the employee\nor a member of the employee’s immediate Family or household.\nLong service leave\n299. An employee is eligible for long service leave in accordance with the Long Service Leave\n(Commonwealth Employees) Act 1976.\n300. The minimum period for which long service leave will be granted is 7 calendar days (whether\ntaken at full or half pay). Long service leave cannot be broken with other periods of leave,\nexcept as otherwise provided by legislation or provided for in the r\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- l\ntime hours, multiplied by the part-time hours for that part-time period worked.\n522. Subject to clauses 530 - 532 service for redundancy pay purposes means\n• services in an APS agency;\n• government service as defined in section 10 of the Long Service Leave (Commonwealth\nEmployees) Act 1976;\n• service with the Commonwealth (other than service with a joint Commonwealth State\nbody corporate in which the Commonwealth does not have a controlling interest) which\nis recognised for long service leave purposes;\n• service with the Australian Defence Forc\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Fair Work Act 2009\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Fair+Work+Act+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e employee belongs.\nFamily and domestic violence has the same meaning as in section 106B(2) of the FW Act.\nFull-time employee means an employee employed to work an average of 37 hours and 30\nminutes per week in accordance with this agreement.\nFW Act means the Fair Work Act 2009 as amended from time to time.\nPage 10 of 78\n\n[page 11]\nManager means an employee’s direct manager who is usually the person to whom an\nemployee reports to on a day-to-day basis for work related matters and may include a\nperson referred to as a supervisor.\nML\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- ble\nefforts will be made to contact the employee and to establish the reason for the unauthorised\nabsence. For the avoidance of doubt, this clause will not be interpreted or applied in a manner\nso as to allow for the imposition of a penalty (as defined in the Fair Work Act 2009, as\namended from time to time) on an employee:\n• for breach of a requirement to provide notice or evidence for the purpose of\nsubstantiating either:\n˗ an entitlement to personal leave/carers leave;\n˗ a reason for absence from work due to illness, injury or em\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- h Decision Maker and Sanctions Delegate Guidance. The Decision\nMaker will decide what sanctions to apply if any.\nRIGHT OF REVIEW\nThe employee must be advised of their rights of review.\nTermination of employment can only be reviewed under the provisions in the Fair Work Act 2009.\n\n[page 10]\nThe employee can seek a review of actions of the decision in relation to a determination that an\nemployee has breached the Code and also in relation to a sanction imposed (other than termination\nof employment) for a breach of the Code. Under the P\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pages.jsonl`\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ............... 8\nOFFICIAL\n\n[page 3]\nOFFICIAL\n1. Role and Purpose of the Audit Committee\nThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Climate Change Authority (the Authority) has established the Audit\nCommittee (the Committee) in compliance with section 45 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act) and section 17 of the Public Governance, Performance and\nAccountability Rule 2014 (PGPA Rule) Audit Committees for Commonwealth Entities.\nThe objective of the Committee is to provide independent advice, support and assistance to the CEO (as\naccount\n Source: `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pages.jsonl`\n- on cessation of employment.\n65. Interest will not be charged on overpayments.\n66. Nothing in clauses 46 to 52 prevents:\na. the Climate Change Authority from pursuing recovery of the debt in accordance with\nan Accountable Authority Instruction issued under the Public Governance,\nPerformance and Accountability Act 2013;\nPage 16 of 78\n\n[page 17]\nb. the Climate Change Authority from pursuing recovery of the debt through other\navailable legal avenues; or\nc. the employee or the Climate Change Authority from seeking approval to waive the\ndebt under the Public Governance, Perform\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- nd Accountability Act 2013;\nPage 16 of 78\n\n[page 17]\nb. the Climate Change Authority from pursuing recovery of the debt through other\navailable legal avenues; or\nc. the employee or the Climate Change Authority from seeking approval to waive the\ndebt under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.\nSupported wage system\n67. An employee may be paid a percentage of the relevant pay rate for their classification in line\nwith their assessed capacity to do the work if they:\na. have a disability;\nb. meet the criteria for a Disability Support Pension; and\nc.\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Classification Rules 2000\n\n**Type**: Rules\n**Confidence**: high\n**Mentions**: 3\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Classification+Rules+2000\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ch an employee can perform ordinary hours.\nBroadband refers to the allocation of more than one approved classification by the Chief\nExecutive Officer to a group of duties involving work value applying to more than one\nclassification under sub-rule 9(4) of the Public Service Classification Rules 2000. A broadband\nencompasses the full range of work value of the classifications contained within it.\nPage 9 of 78\n\n[page 10]\nCasual employee (irregular or intermittent employee) means an employee engaged under\nsection 22(2)(c) of the PS Act who:\na. is a casual e\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- loyee engaged under\nsection 22(2)(c) of the PS Act who:\na. is a casual employee as defined by the FW Act; and\nb. works on an irregular or intermittent basis.\nClassification or classification level means the approved classifications as set out in rule 5 of\nthe Public Service Classification Rules 2000.\nChild means a biological child, adopted child, foster child, stepchild, or ward.\nDe facto partner means a person who, regardless of gender, is living in a common\nhousehold with the employee in a bona fide, domestic, interdependent partnership,\nalthough not l\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n- raduates will not be eligible for higher duties allowance during the training program.\nWork Level Standards\n120. The APS Work Level Standards continue to operate and describe the work at each of the\nclassification levels in this agreement, consistent with the Public Service Classification Rules\n2000, made in accordance with section 23 of the PS Act.\nBroadbands\n121. Salary rates for broadbands are depicted in Attachment A.\nBroadbands for APS Levels\n122. APS Level classifications in the Climate Change Authority will be broad banded as follows:\n• Broadband\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: medium\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=National+Greenhouse+and+Energy+Reporting+Act+2007\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html`\n- `pages/publications-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- indow)\ntasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (\nCarbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (\nNational Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the Authority to do special reviews on climate change issues.\nThe Climate Change Authority Act 2011 empowers the Authority to initiate its own\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html`\n- indow)\ntasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (\nCarbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (\nNational Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the Authority to do special reviews on climate change issues.\nThe Climate Change Authority Act 2011 empowers the Authority to initiate its own\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html`\n\n### Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Carbon+Credits+%28Carbon+Farming+Initiative%29+Act+2011\n\n**Sources**:\n- `pages/annual-reports-index.html`\n- `pages/publications-index.html`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ews of legislation, special reviews and self-initiated research.\nThe\nClimate Change Authority Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\ntasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (\nCarbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (\nNational Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the A\n Source: `pages/annual-reports-index.html`\n- ews of legislation, special reviews and self-initiated research.\nThe\nClimate Change Authority Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\ntasks the Authority to carry out periodic reviews of the legislation underpinning the Emissions Reduction Fund (\nCarbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n) and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme (\nNational Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007\n(Opens in a new tab/window)\n). The Minister for Climate Change and Energy or the Australian Parliament can also ask the A\n Source: `pages/publications-index.html`\n\n### Public Service Act 2019\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 2\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Act+2019\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- EXPECTATOINS OF AUTHORITY STAFF\nPURPOSE\nThe purpose of Part 1 of this policy is to emphasise the requirements and expectations of Authority\nstaff with respect to their conduct as officials of the Authority and the Australian Public Service.\nSection 13 of the Public Service Act 2019 establishes the code of conduct rules applicable to all\nAuthority employees. These rules are the cornerstone of the Authority’s code of conduct policy and\nguidelines. The Authority’s policy and guidance must not be inconsistent with the requirements of\nSectio\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n- the code of conduct rules applicable to all\nAuthority employees. These rules are the cornerstone of the Authority’s code of conduct policy and\nguidelines. The Authority’s policy and guidance must not be inconsistent with the requirements of\nSection 13 of the Public Service Act 2019.\nPRINCIPLES\nThe Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (the PGPA Act) establishes\nstandards of behavior for officials in the form of a set of general duties:\nEmployees are required to exercise their powers, perform their functions and disc\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Code. FURTHER INFORMATION Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Code.+FURTHER+INFORMATION+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- ;\n• decisions as to whether or not the employee has breached the Code and whether or not the\nemployee should be sanctioned for any breach that is determined; and\n• decisions as to whether or not the employee should be sanctioned in relation to a breach of\nthe Code.\nFURTHER INFORMATION\nPublic Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\nPrivacy Act 1988\nAPS Code of Conduct\nAPSC Values and Code of Conduct in Practice\nFor further assistance or information on this policy, please contact the Corporate Services team.\n\n[page 11]\nATTACHMENT A - BREACH DECISION MAKER AND SANCTION DELEGATE\nAs soon as\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Code. Under the Public Service Regulations 1999\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Code.+Under+the+Public+Service+Regulations+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- air Work Act 2009.\n\n[page 10]\nThe employee can seek a review of actions of the decision in relation to a determination that an\nemployee has breached the Code and also in relation to a sanction imposed (other than termination\nof employment) for a breach of the Code. Under the Public Service Regulations 1999, the\napplication for review must be made to the Merit Protection Commissioner.\nPERSONAL INFORMATION\nIf an employee:\n• becomes the subject of conduct allegations and leaves CCA before the matter is resolved;\nor\n• is found to have a breach of the Code and leave\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Fair Work Regulations 2009\n\n**Type**: Regulation\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Fair+Work+Regulations+2009\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- red or prescribed by or under a law of a State or\nTerritory to be observed generally within the State or Territory, or a region of the\nState or Territory, as a public holiday, other than a day or part day, or a kind of day\nor part day, that is excluded by the Fair Work Regulations 2009 from counting as a\npublic holiday.\n235. If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, and if under a State or Territory law, a day or\npart day is substituted for one of the public holidays listed above, then the substituted day or\npart day is the public\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Guidelines on the Public Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Guidelines+on+the+Public+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- provided to assist in understanding the policy and steps to be\ntaken for alleged breaches. It also helps to identify and address issues associated with behavioral\nstandards that are often integrally linked to performance problems.\nThe Authority has based its Guidelines on the Public Service Act 1999 and requires all employees\nto meet the following standards of conduct:\n1. 8.\nAn APS employee must behave honestly and with An APS employee must use Commonwealth resources\nintegrity in connection with APS employment. in a proper manner and for a proper purpose\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Maternity+Leave+%28Commonwealth+Employees%29+Act+1973\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- Page 10 of 78\n\n[page 11]\nManager means an employee’s direct manager who is usually the person to whom an\nemployee reports to on a day-to-day basis for work related matters and may include a\nperson referred to as a supervisor.\nML Act means the Maternity Leave (Commonwealth Employees) Act 1973 as amended from\ntime to time and any successor legislation.\nNon-ongoing employee means an employee engaged under section 22(2)(b) of the PS Act\nfor a specified term or for the duration of a specified task, and consistent with the FW Act.\nNES means the Nationa\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### PRINCIPLES The Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=PRINCIPLES+The+Public+Governance%2C+Performance+and+Accountability+Act+2013\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- s applicable to all\nAuthority employees. These rules are the cornerstone of the Authority’s code of conduct policy and\nguidelines. The Authority’s policy and guidance must not be inconsistent with the requirements of\nSection 13 of the Public Service Act 2019.\nPRINCIPLES\nThe Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (the PGPA Act) establishes\nstandards of behavior for officials in the form of a set of general duties:\nEmployees are required to exercise their powers, perform their functions and discharge their duties\nwith the same degree of care and diligence that a reason\n Source: `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Parliamentary Service Act 1999\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Parliamentary+Service+Act+1999\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- loyee means an employee engaged under section 22(2)(a) of the PS Act.\nOrdinary hours, duty or work means an employee’s usual hours worked in accordance with\nthis agreement and does not include additional hours.\nParliamentary service means employment under the Parliamentary Service Act 1999.\nPartner means a spouse or de facto partner or former spouse or former de facto partner.\nPart-time employee means an employee whose ordinary hours are less than 37 hours and\n30 minutes per week in accordance with this agreement.\nPrimary caregiver for the purp\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Public Service Act 1922\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Public+Service+Act+1922\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- e and accepted by the employee before ceasing\nemployment with the preceding employer; or\n• the earlier period of service was with the APS and ceased because the employee was\ndeemed to have resigned from the APS on marriage under the repealed section 49 of\nthe Public Service Act 1922.\n525. Any period of service which ceased by way of:\n• any of the grounds for termination specified in s.29 of the Public Service Act 1999\n(including any additional grounds prescribed in the PS Regulations);\n• on a ground equivalent to any of these grounds;\n•\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n### Social Security Act 1991\n\n**Type**: Act\n**Confidence**: low\n**Mentions**: 1\n**Register search**: https://www.legislation.gov.au/search?query=Social+Security+Act+1991\n\n**Sources**:\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n**Evidence contexts**:\n- the assessment of the productive capacity of the person to be employed under the\nsupported wage system.\nDisability Support Pension means the Commonwealth Government pension scheme to\nprovide income security for persons with a disability as provided under the Social Security Act\n1991 (Cth), as amended from time to time, or any successor to that scheme.\nRelevant minimum wage means the minimum wage prescribed in this agreement for the class\nof work for which an employee is engaged.\nSupported Wage System (SWS) means the Commonwealth Governme\n Source: `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl`\n\n## Files Scanned\n\n- `pages/about.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__02.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__03.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__04.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__05.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__06.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__07.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__08.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__09.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__10.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__11.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__12.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__13.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__14.html` (page)\n- `pages/announcements-index__15.html` (page)\n- 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(page)\n- `pages/strategies-index__01.html` (page)\n- `other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/CCAEnterpriseAgreement-202024-2027.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/climate_change_authority_reflect_rap_2021-2022_0.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Code-20of-20Conduct-20Policy-20Guidance.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `other-pdfs/Gifts-20and-20Benefits-20Register-20all-20staff-20December-202025.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)\n- `strategies/15-20November-202025-20--20Matt-20Kean-20keynote-20speech-20--20Ukraine-20Pavili.pages.jsonl` (pdf_pages)", "global_initiatives_md": "# Global Ideas Input - Climate Change Authority\n\nUse the source text files in this folder to produce implementable ideas for Australia.\n\nFor each idea, separate:\n- large structural reforms\n- small/cheap operational changes\n- overseas case-study evidence\n- university/research support\n- consulting/association trend support\n- implementation steps in the Australian context\n- risks, prerequisites, and likely owner\n\n## Sources\n\n- [association] World Bank Governance Global Practice - https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/governance - `source-text/association-worldbank.org-governance.txt`\n- [consulting] Deloitte Government and Public Services - https://www.deloitte.com/global/en/Industries/government-public.html - `source-text/consulting-deloitte.com-government-public.txt`\n- [university] Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center - https://ash.harvard.edu/ - `source-text/university-ash.harvard.edu-Harvard-Kennedy-School-Ash-Center.txt`", "strategy": { "reporting_period": "2024-25", "corporate_plan_period": "2025-26", "vision": null, "vision_source_page": null, "purposes": null, "purposes_source_page": null, "how_we_deliver": null, "how_we_deliver_source_page": null, "government_priorities": [], "outcomes": [], "values": [], "values_framework_name": null, "kpi_targets_2025_26": [], "kpi_results_2024_25": [], "_source_urls": { "annual_report_url": "", "corporate_plan_url": "https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/cca-corporate-plan-2013-15.pdf" } }, "ideas": [ { "entity_id": "O-000846", "entity_name": "Climate Change Authority", "folder_name": "Climate-Change-Authority", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "small", "title": "Recommendation tracker for audits, reviews, and inquiries", "idea": "Publish a single internal tracker for audit/review recommendations, owners, due dates, and implementation evidence.", "quote": "External Audit\n• act as a conduit for communication between the CEO, Senior Executive and external audit;\n• provide input and feedback on financial statement and performance audit coverage proposed by\nexternal audit, and provide feedback on the audit services provided;\n• review all external audit plans and reports in respect of planned or completed audits and monitor\nthe Senior Executive’s response and implementation of audit recommendations; and\n• provide advice to the CEO on action to be taken on significant issues raised in relevant external audit\nreports or better practice guides.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "O-000846", "entity_name": "Climate Change Authority", "folder_name": "Climate-Change-Authority", "category": "Risk & Assurance", "scale": "large", "title": "Integrated assurance and lessons-learned system", "idea": "Create an assurance system that connects audit findings, risk registers, delivery reviews, and investment decisions.", "quote": "External Audit\n• act as a conduit for communication between the CEO, Senior Executive and external audit;\n• provide input and feedback on financial statement and performance audit coverage proposed by\nexternal audit, and provide feedback on the audit services provided;\n• review all external audit plans and reports in respect of planned or completed audits and monitor\nthe Senior Executive’s response and implementation of audit recommendations; and\n• provide advice to the CEO on action to be taken on significant issues raised in relevant external audit\nreports or better practice guides.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / assurance teams", "source": "other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf (https://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2025-10/Audit%20Committee%20Charter%20Sept%202025.pdf)", "implementation": [ "Create a senior responsible owner and cross-functional delivery team.", "Map legislation, data, privacy, procurement, cyber, and workforce constraints.", "Co-design with users and frontline staff before technology selection.", "Stage delivery through pilots, benefits tracking, and public reporting." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Regulatory capture", "Over-automation of judgement" ] }, { "entity_id": "O-000846", "entity_name": "Climate Change Authority", "folder_name": "Climate-Change-Authority", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "small", "title": "KPI evidence register with named owners", "idea": "Create a simple register mapping each KPI to source data, owner, frequency, target, and last result.", "quote": "Publications\nView all\npublications\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / public", "source": "pages/homepage.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability" ] }, { "entity_id": "O-000846", "entity_name": "Climate Change Authority", "folder_name": "Climate-Change-Authority", "category": "Data & Performance", "scale": "large", "title": "Outcome dashboard linking budget, delivery, and public impact", "idea": "Build a public-facing outcome dashboard showing spend, outputs, outcomes, and delivery confidence.", "quote": "Publications\nView all\npublications\nDecarbonisation deals: A proposed COP Negotiations Presidency initiative\nAdvice from the Climate Change Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.", "impact": "Very High", "effort": "High", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Executives / Parliament / 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Authority to the COP31 President of Negotiations\n2025 Annual Progress Report\nThe Authority’s fourth Annual Progress Report finds that Australia is accelerating emissions reduction, but more is needed to meet our targets and adaptation…\n2035 Emissions Reduction Targets Report\nThe Authority’s 2035 Targets Advice recommends an emissions reduction target of 62–70% from 2005 levels.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "APS staff / executives", "source": "pages/homepage.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether to scale." ], "risks": [ "Privacy and data quality", "Change fatigue", "Unclear accountability", "Sensitive information leakage", "Inconsistent quality of generated drafts" ] }, { "entity_id": 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electrification,…\nNews\nSpeeches\n19 Mar 2026\nAustralia highlights strong renewable energy progress during Danish royal visit\nDuring the Danish royal visit Renewable Energy Seminar, Authority Chair Matt Kean outlined Australia’s accelerating shift to renewables, highlighting record…\nNews\nSpeeches\n2025\nOpinion article - A call to (f)arms\n18 December 2025\nIn a perspectives piece for\nFarm Policy Journal\n, Chair Matt Kean highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing Australian agriculture as the climate warms.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Regulated entities / policy teams", "source": "pages/announcements-index.html (http://climatechangeauthority.gov.au/speeches-and-opinion-pieces)", "implementation": [ "Pick one high-volume process or document family.", "Name an owner and baseline current volume, time, cost, and satisfaction.", "Run a 4-8 week pilot with clear before/after metrics.", "Publish lessons and decide whether 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service pages and proactive status updates", "idea": "Rewrite high-volume pages and letters into plain language, add status notifications, and measure contact reduction.", "quote": "External Audit\n• act as a conduit for communication between the CEO, Senior Executive and external audit;\n• provide input and feedback on financial statement and performance audit coverage proposed by\nexternal audit, and provide feedback on the audit services provided;\n• review all external audit plans and reports in respect of planned or completed audits and monitor\nthe Senior Executive’s response and implementation of audit recommendations; and\n• provide advice to the CEO on action to be taken on significant issues raised in relevant external audit\nreports or better practice guides.", "impact": "High", "effort": "Low", "proof": "Evidence-backed", "beneficiaries": "Citizens / service users", "source": "other-pdfs/Audit-20Committee-20Charter-20Sept-202025.pdf 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