The following is a simplified outline of this Act:
• This Act establishes the Climate Change Authority.
• The Authority is to conduct reviews under:
(a) the Clean Energy Act 2011 ; and
(b) the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 ; and
(c) the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 ; and
(d) the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 ; and
(e) this Act.
• This Act establishes the Land Sector Carbon and Biodiversity Board.
• The Board is to advise the Environment Minister, the Climate Change Minister and the Agriculture Minister about climate change measures that relate to the land sector.