2017 Submissions
Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Electric Vehicles (Dec 2017)
After giving evidence to the parliamentary panel in October 2017, EAGA prepared a detailed submission calling for a more substantive response from all levels of government to ensure the transition to a lower emissions transport sector can occur in an economically efficient and equitable manner.
EAGA Submission PI Electric Vehicles (PDF, 271 KB)
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Informing the Local Government Act Bill 2018 (Oct 2017)
Following face to face meeting with Local Government Victoria’s legislative team, EAGA wrote to the Minster for Local Government to raise a number of important issues relating the use of council rates charges as a financing mechanism for sustainability programs.
EAGA letter LG Act Exposure Draft (PDF, 243 KB)
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Review of the CFI legislation and the ERF (Sept 2017)
Strengthening the Carbon Farming Initiative legislation and the Emissions Reduction Fund to ensure voluntary actions are additional to Australia’s international obligations will be critical for ensuring Australia can meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement.
EAGA Submission Review CFI and ERF (PDF, 243 KB)
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Senate inquiry into the current and future impacts of climate change on housing, buildings and infrastructure (Aug 2017)
EAGA’s submission focuses on a number of areas where councils are experiencing the impacts of climate change as well as opportunities for adaptation.
EAGA submission CC housing inquiry (PDF, 239KB)
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Draft Report on Distribution Market Model (July 2017)
EAGA’s response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) draft report draft addresses the prospect of changing the National Electricity Rules (NER) so that rooftop solar and storage owners could be charged for exporting electricity into the grid.
EAGA submission draft distribution market model (PDF, 298 KB)
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Review of Federal Climate Change Policies (May 2017)
EAGA’s response to the Federal Government’s discussion paper outlines a number of recommendations for establishing a comprehensive and integrated suite of reforms to transition Australia to a zero emissions economy.
EAGA submission Federal climate policy review (PDF, 248 KB)
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Finkel Review Preliminary Report (Feb 2017)
The Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market (NEM) provides a unique opportunity to establish a comprehensive and integrated suite of reforms to ensure an efficient and timely transition to a decentralised, resilient, zero emissions energy system. R
EAGA submission Finkel Review (PDF, 307 KB)
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National Carbon Offset Standards (NCOS) for Buildings and Precincts (Feb 2017)
To strengthen the Federal Government’s carbon neutral program, EAGA recommends the current ambiguities relating to voluntary purchases of GreenPower/LGCs as a carbon management strategy are rectified.
EAGA Submission NCOS Standards (PDF, 233 KB)
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Senate Inquiry into the Resilience of Electricity Infrastructure in a Warming World (Jan 2017)
In its submission to the senate inquiry, EAGA makes a number of recommendations to support an efficient and timely transition to a decentralised and sustainable energy system that is resilient to the increasing risks posed by climate change. Read the full submisison here (PDF, 243 KB)
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Distribution Market Model (Jan 2017)
EAGA’s response to the Australian Energy Market Commission’s (AEMC) consultation explains how a transition to a decentralised and sustainable energy distribution system will require networks to establish business models with stakeholders with whom they have previously had little interaction, including local government authorities. Read the full submission Read the full submission here (PDF, 246 KB)
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