On 18 September 2025, Climate Minister Chris Bowen and the Prime Minister announced our 2035 climate target, which will guide climate policy for the next decade. It came a few days after the Government released a National Climate Risk Assessment which found that the escalating risks of climate change are dire.

There’s a lot to unpack. And that’s exactly what we did in our event, In Conversation with Federal Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, hosted by Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie.

Watch the webinar playback where we discussed recent moves, next steps on climate action, what it means for all of us, and how we can all play a role in shaping a safer future:

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The Federal Government is due to set Australia’s 2035 climate target by September – a decision that will shape the future of every Australian.

A stronger target will keep Australians safer from climate disasters like floods, fires and heatwaves, unlock economic opportunities in clean industries, and enhance our regional security.

A weaker target means more destructive climate extremes, more economic disruption, and catastrophic impacts on communities and ecosystems.

So what does the science say our 2035 climate target should be? And what will it take to get the strongest possible target locked in?

In this one-hour webinar held on Thursday 7 August 2025, we unpacked why Australia’s 2035 climate target matters, how a strong target can pave the way forward, and what you can do to help influence this moment.

Watch the recording below to hear from Climate Councillor and independent economist Nicki Hutley, Advocacy Director Alex Engel-Mallon and CEO Amanda McKenzie, in a conversation chaired by our Research Director Dr. Martin Rice, to better understand how we can secure the strongest possible 2035 climate target.

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The election results are in: Australians have voted for a future powered by renewables – and rejected policies that would have taken us backwards on climate action.

• So, what kind of progress should we expect?
• What are the best opportunities in the new Parliament? And what might the handbrakes be?
• What should our vision for climate action in Australia be for the next three years – and how can I help make it a reality?

Hear from the Climate Council’s experts as we unpack these questions and more in our webinar After the Vote: What Australia’s new Parliament means for climate – and how we can make the most of it.

Watch the recording below to hear from Climate Councillor Professor Tim Flannery, Advocacy Director Alex Engel-Mallon and Head of Strategic Communications Dinah Arndt, in a conversation chaired by our CEO Amanda McKenzie, to better understand what this election result means for climate.

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In this exclusive session, our CEO Amanda McKenzie was joined by Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority and former Liberal NSW Treasurer, to unpack how Australia can balance responsible economic management with strong climate action.

Watch the recording of In Conversation with Matt Kean: The Future of Climate Solutions and Energy in Australia. The event was hosted live Tuesday 1 April 6pm AEDT 2025.

Matt and Amanda discussed:

• The role of renewables in delivering clean, reliable, affordable power. 
• How we all can navigate debates around nuclear and the transition away from fossil fuels.
• The priorities Australia needs for supporting households and businesses to continue thriving as we cut climate pollution in the years ahead. 

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The next term of Federal Parliament will take us most of the way to 2030 – the end of this critical decade for climate action. This means the candidates and policies Australians support at the upcoming Federal Election will play a pivotal role in the race to secure a safer future.

Watch the highlights of our webinar “Election 2025: Mission Critical” to learn more about why the upcoming election is mission critical for our climate – and what you can do to help make climate a deciding factor at the ballot box.

Get the inside track on:

• The latest climate science: Professor David Karoly – one of Australia’s leading climate scientists – explains why the next term of parliament is such a critical window for decisive climate action.

• Our exclusive political analysis: Climate Council Advocacy Director, Alex Engel-Mallon, breaks down the major parties’ policies and track records, revealing how different election outcomes could either accelerate or stall the cuts to climate pollution we desperately need.

• How to make a difference: Climate Council Strategic Communications Director, Kirsten Tidswell, shares our strategy to put climate at the forefront of voters’ minds on election day and practical steps you can take to secure action from our next Parliament.

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Outright lies, a whole steaming pile of them, helped Trump swing this election. From baseless claims about immigrants eating pets, to conspiracies about scientists creating hurricanes, the web of lies surrounding Trump convinced enough voters to clinch him the Presidency. 

Now many of those tactics are being deployed here in Australia too. Taking several leaves out of Trump’s playbook, Australians are being attacked with a flood of weaponised disinformation designed to pollute our politics, swing votes and stall climate action. And it’s only going to increase in the run up to our election. 

But we know how to fight this. 

Watch our webinar recording to hear about our upcoming election strategy and what the US vote and disinformation means for climate action in Australia.

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But recently, we’ve seen coal mine approvals, the go-ahead for fracking in the Northern Territory, and not enough money in the budget for climate action. And despite hard-fought progress, the changes locked into our climate system due to decades of delay, of which Australia has been a large contributor, place our communities, ecosystems and species at risk. We need to act faster.

Catch up on this discussion with Senator David Pocock, Dr Jennifer Rayner and Dr Simon Bradshaw, facilitated by Climate Council CEO, Amanda McKenzie.

Resources and Further Reading

• #Calltime on fossil fuel sponsorship in Australia: find out how organisations can remove fossil fuel sponsorship from sports, arts and events here.
• Read our new report, Shifting Gear: A Path to Cleaner Transport to learn more about how we need to fundamentally transform our transport system to cut emissions and ensure everyone can get around easily and safely.
• Unpack the Federal Budget and learn what’s in it for climate: Check out our Federal Budget Explainer
• The ongoing emotional toll of climate change is affecting Australians’ mental health. We have compiled some resources for you if you need support
• Learn more about Climate Council initiative, Emergency Leaders for Climate Action, a cohort of former fire and emergency service leaders with many years of combined experience and diverse expertise, supported by the Climate Council. 
• Learn more about the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, which is giving local governments the tools, the connections and the momentum to capitalise on the global shift to a clean economy.

Want to take action?

• Take the pledge to get gas out of your home – whether you’re a home-owner or a renter; can switch out just one gas appliance; or will need to do so over time, your choices are powerful.
• Learn how to call or write an effective letter to your MP with our helpful guide
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