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Taskforces on Past Domestic Policy Initiatives

Past initiatives include the UNFCCC, the National Ice Taskforce and the Agricultural Competitiveness White paper.

Key Dates & Progress

Australia’s emissions projections

Australia’s 2030 target is strong, credible and responsible. It will require significant and sustained effort to achieve, given our national circumstances.

Terms of Reference

National Ice Taskforce Terms of Reference

The ice epidemic in Australia cannot be ignored. The Australian Crime Commission reports that, despite increased investment in border protection, the past 5 years

14 October 2014

Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda Report: An action plan for a stronger Australia

As a key business-focused element of the Economic Action Strategy, the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda brings together and builds on the Government’s other economic reform efforts to

Latest News

Australians have their say on impact of ice

Taskforces on Past Domestic Policy Initiatives National Ice Taskforce

Saturday, 04 July 2015

The Prime Minister’s National Ice Taskforce will wrap up its Australia-wide consultations today with a visit to a Melbourne online and telephone counselling service for people affected by substance misuse.

Inaugural meeting of the National Ice Taskforce, 22 April 2015

Taskforces on Past Domestic Policy Initiatives National Ice Taskforce

Wednesday, 22 April 2015

The Coalition Government’s National Ice Taskforce met for the first time today in Sydney. Minister for Justice Michael Keenan and Assistant Minister for Health Fiona Nash held initial talks with the Taskforce members prior to the meeting.

Resources

Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce

Domestic Policy

6th December 2015

This is the Final Report of the National Ice Taskforce.

Australia’s emissions projections

Domestic Policy

11th August 2015

Australia’s 2030 target is strong, credible and responsible. It will require significant and sustained effort to achieve, given our national circumstances.

Fact Sheet - Adaptation and Climate Resilience in Australia

Domestic Policy

11th August 2015

Some climate change impacts will be unavoidable. To prepare for these, Australia is taking action to build the resilience of our communities and natural systems.

Fact Sheet - Australia’s 2030 climate change target

Domestic Policy

11th August 2015

Australia is taking a strong, credible and responsible commitment to the Paris climate change conference.

Fact Sheet - How we work with other countries

Domestic Policy

11th August 2015

Climate change is a global issue. All countries must work together to address it.

Programmes & Policies

Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper

Taskforces on Past Domestic Policy Initiatives

The White Paper, released on 4 July 2015, sets out the Australian Government’s roadmap of practical actions to grow our agriculture sector because stronger farmers mean a stronger economy. It is a $4 billion investment in Australian farmers and the competiveness and profitability of our agriculture sector.

Developing Northern Australia White Paper

Developing Northern Australia White Paper

The Australian Government released the first ever White Paper on Developing Northern Australia on the 18th of June 2015. The White Paper is a vision to unlock the great potential and opportunities of the north. It focuses on building priority roads, developing water resources, removing red tape, building a sustainable workforce and ensuring effective governance arrangements.

Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda

Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda

The Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda describes the Government's vision for a strong and competitive economy, and is a business-focussed element of the Government's Economic Action Strategy. Report Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda Report

Reform of Federation

Reform of Federation

5th October 2016

Work to improve federal financial relations and the transparency of government spending.

The National Ice Taskforce

National Ice Taskforce

The National Ice Taskforce was established on 8 April 2015 to advise the Government on the impacts of ice in Australia and drive the development of a National Ice Action Strategy. The Taskforce presented its interim findings to the Council of Australian Governments on 23 July 2015, and delivered its Final Report to the Prime Minister of Australia on 9 October 2015.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

30th April 2018

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the main global forum for climate change negotiations. The UNFCCC was adopted in 1992 and entered into force in March 1994 and now has 195 members. UNFCCC members (Parties) meet annually as the UNFCCC Conference of the Parties (COP). Negotiations in the UNFCCC cover themes which include: