About the review
The 2024-25 Independent Review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 (the Act) has commenced. The Tasmanian Government has engaged an independent team to review how the Act is working, and how it might be improved. The review will also consider Tasmania’s climate change governance arrangements.
The Act sets the Tasmanian Government’s legislative framework for action on climate change. The Act requires that an independent review of its operation is undertaken every four years. The Act was most recently reviewed in 2020-21. That review informed a range of amendments to the Act, which were enacted in November 2022.
The independent review team
The independent review team is led by Ricardo in partnership with local firm Era Advisory. The review will be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Act and Terms of Reference.
Discussion paper
A discussion paper has been developed to explain the purpose of the Act. The Paper provides a summary of the outcomes of the last review, and an overview of what policies and legislation have changed. It also poses questions for you to consider when providing feedback to help shape the review.
Have your say!
Public engagement on the 2024-25 Independent Review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 (the Act) was initially held from Monday 21 July until Sunday 7 September 2025.
The independent review team have received a number of requests for extension to the published consultation period. This has been considered collectively by the CCO and the independent review team.
Given the importance of the review, the decision has been made to reopen the engagement period from Tuesday 16 September 2025 until Friday 26 September 2025 providing stakeholders additional time to provide feedback.
How to get involved
We encourage all interested individuals, communities, businesses and organisations to consider the contents of the Discussion Paper and share their insights. Your input will inform the findings and recommendations of the review.
There are lots of ways to get involved with the review!
Frequently asked questions
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The Department may disclose any personal information provided to third parties in circumstances allowed for by law. Individuals have the right to access their personal information by request to State Growth. Individuals may request to have their information withdrawn at any time. If you withdraw, information you have provided will be deleted from the department’s systems and any hard copies destroyed.
