Queensland Consolidated Acts

CLEAN ECONOMY JOBS ACT 2024 - SECT 15

15 Expert advice

(1) The Minister may ask the panel for written advice by a particular day about any of the following matters—

(a) the progress made towards achieving the emissions reduction targets;

(b) the impact achieving the emissions reduction targets may have on local communities, including in relation to employment opportunities in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change;

(c) an analysis of data from the emissions inventories relating to greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland;

(d) an analysis of the impact of new technology and market trends on achieving emissions reduction targets;

(e) the most efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sector;

(f) any measures the Commonwealth government is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;

(g) any other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving the purpose of this Act.

(2) The panel must provide written advice about a matter requested by the Minister by the day requested.

(3) The panel may consult any entity it considers appropriate to assist the panel in providing the written advice.