Government policy
The Victorian Government has led the way on climate change action for more than a decade.
This section outlines some of the policy initiatives the Victorian Government has and is taking in response to climate change.
Victorian Climate Change Green Paper
To set strong and clear goals in responding to climate change, the Climate Change Green Paper has been prepared to stimulate discussion about the Victorian Government’s draft policy response to climate change.
Policy context
This section explains the policy context within which our latest responses to climate change are being developed.
Ministerial Reference Council for Climate Change Adaptation
Established by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Gavin Jennings, the Council provides advice to the Minister in relation to building the capacity of Victoria to adapt to climate change across all sectors and regions.
Climate Change Bill
The Victorian Government is commitment to introducing a Climate Change Bill to ensure that actions taken on climate change are backed by legislation and protected under Victorian law.
Climate Change Summit
Victoria’s Climate Change Summit, held in April 2008 at Parliament House, drew on the best ideas from the community on how to tackle climate change.
Premier’s Climate Change Reference Group
The Premier’s Climate Change Reference Group provides expert, independent advice on a range of climate change issues.
