Commonwealth Numbered Acts

CLIMATE CHANGE AUTHORITY ACT 2011 (NO. 143, 2011) - SECT 12

                   In performing its functions, the Authority must have regard to the following principles:

                     (a)  the principle that any measures to respond to climate change should:

                              (i)  be economically efficient; and

                             (ii)  be environmentally effective; and

                            (iii)  be equitable; and

                            (iv)  be in the public interest; and

                             (v)  take account of the impact on households, business, workers and communities; and

                            (vi)  support the development of an effective global response to climate change; and

                           (vii)  be consistent with Australia's foreign policy and trade objectives;

                     (b)  such other principles (if any) as the Authority considers relevant.