Simplified outline of this Part
13 Simplified outline of this Part
This Part establishes the Net Zero Economy Authority.
The Authority consists of the Board, the CEO and the staff of the Authority.
The Authority’s functions include:
consulting and cooperating with persons, organisations and governments to support Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy; and
facilitating public and private sector participation and investment in net zero transformation initiatives, including referring matters to specialist investment vehicles and other entities; and
supporting workers in emissions‑intensive industries to access new employment or improve their employment prospects; and
supporting and delivering educational and promotional initiatives to promote an understanding of, and encourage participation in, Australia’s transition to a net zero emissions economy.
The Authority may perform its functions within and outside Australia.
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