Climate Commission
February 2011 – 19 September 2013
Non-statutory commission, led by Chief Commissioner Tim Flannery, that provided independent and authoritative information to the public on climate change science, impacts and responses, including through reports and community forums around Australia.
How it came into existence
Established by the Gillard government in February 2011, with a secretariat in the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, to build public understanding of climate change and the need to reduce emissions.
- Public communication of climate change science
Set up by executive decision and supported by a secretariat within the department.
Changes during its life
- 25 March 2013Moved to the Department of Industry, Innovation, Climate Change, Science, Research and Tertiary Education when climate change functions were transferred there.
- 18 September 2013Came under the new Department of the Environment when climate change functions moved there, the day before its abolition.
How it ended
Abolished by the Abbott government on 19 September 2013 with no Commonwealth successor; its commissioners re-formed it as the independent, community-funded Climate Council.
Main functions
- Communicating climate change science to the public
- Reports on climate impacts and responses
- Community forums across Australia
- Reporting on international action on climate change
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of the Environment.
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