The 2024-25 Independent Review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 (the Act) has commenced. The Tasmanian Government has engaged an independent team to review how the Act is working, and how it might be improved.
The latest four-yearly independent review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 (the Act) has started, and public consultation will be launching soon. As the review is an independent statutory process, its continuation is not affected by the 2025 State Election.
What is the review?
The Act requires an independent review of its operation to be undertaken every four years. The current independent review will consider how the Act is supporting climate change action in Tasmania and how it might be improved. The 2024-25 review will also consider climate change governance arrangements in Tasmania.
The independent review is being undertaken by consultants Ricardo, in partnership with local firm Era Advisory.
Public consultation
The Act requires broad consultation as part of the independent review, specifically with the Tasmanian community, relevant business, industry, scientific, environmental and community bodies, children and young people, local government, and relevant unions and representative groups.
Initial consultation has started with members of the Climate Change Reference Group. The independent reviewers are also working with the Climate Change Office to engage children and young people and Tasmanian Aboriginal people in the review.
Public consultation will be open between late July and early September 2025. There will be a range of ways you can have your say, including by written submission, online survey, and online consultation workshops. You can register your interest in attending one of the public online workshops now.
Online workshops (via Microsoft Teams)
- Community consultation workshop 1: Tuesday 5 August, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
- Community consultation workshop 2: Wednesday 6 August, 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Business and industry consultation workshop: Thursday 7 August, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Local government workshop: Monday 11 August, 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Registration information will be emailed directly to local government staff and stakeholders for this workshop.)