Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Outcome 1
Provide international and national leadership and coordination to: support the transition of Australia's economy to net-zero emissions by 2050; transition energy to net zero while maintaining security, reliability and affordability; support actions to promote adaptation and strengthen resilience of Australia's economy, society and environment; and re-establish Australia as a global leader in responding to climate change.
| # | Program | Body | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Program 1.1 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) | The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission contributes to affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operations of energy markets by monitoring electricity, gas and fuel prices though public reporting, and its authorisation process, which allowed energy companies to cooperate during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain reliable supply. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) contributes to the department's Outcome 1 by enforcing laws that promote competition and protect consumers, as well as taking other regulatory and related actions including monitoring and market analysis, determining the terms of access to infrastructure services, and discharging regulatory responsibilities governing energy markets and networks. The AER also enables consumers to make informed choices about their energy supplier, including through setting the Default Market Offer and the Energy Made Easy price comparator website. The AER works collaboratively with the department on the development, implementation and monitoring of energy market policy - including by supporting and facilitating the work of Energy Ministers in developing electricity, gas and retail rules which the AER is responsible for enforcing. |
| 1.2 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Program 1.2 | Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) | The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission contributes to affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operations of energy markets by monitoring electricity, gas and fuel prices though public reporting, and its authorisation process, which allowed energy companies to cooperate during the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain reliable supply. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) contributes to the department's Outcome 1 by enforcing laws that promote competition and protect consumers, as well as taking other regulatory and related actions including monitoring and market analysis, determining the terms of access to infrastructure services, and discharging regulatory responsibilities governing energy markets and networks. The AER also enables consumers to make informed choices about their energy supplier, including through setting the Default Market Offer and the Energy Made Easy price comparator website. The AER works collaboratively with the department on the development, implementation and monitoring of energy market policy - including by supporting and facilitating the work of Energy Ministers in developing electricity, gas and retail rules which the AER is responsible for enforcing. |
| 1.1 | Australian Renewable Energy Agency Program 1.1 | Australian Renewable Energy Agency | The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) contributes to Outcome 1 by providing financial assistance and sharing knowledge to: support improvements in the competitiveness of renewable energy and enabling technologies; increase the supply of renewable energy in Australia; and facilitate the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions targets. Continued on following page Linked programs |
| 1.1 | Australian Taxation Office Program 1.1 | Australian Taxation Office | The Australian Taxation Office administers the Carbon Sink Forest Tax measure, which makes a tax deduction available to carbon sequestration tree-planting projects. This contributes to reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. |
| 1.1 | Bureau of Meteorology Program 1.1 | Bureau of Meteorology | The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) works collaboratively with the department to provide weather, climate and water modelling and information, including to support priority investment areas and research needs for nationally significant infrastructure. BOM is a partner in the Climate Systems Hub in the National Environmental Science Program. |
| 1.1 | Clean Energy Finance Corporation Program 1.1 | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | The Clean Energy Finance Corporation contributes to Outcome 1 by facilitating increased flows of finance into the clean energy sector. Continued on following page Linked programs |
| 1.1 | Clean Energy Regulator Program 1.1 | Clean Energy Regulator | The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) is the delivery agency and regulator for the Emissions Reduction Fund, the Renewable Energy Target, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme and the Australian National Registry of Emissions Units. CER works collaboratively with the department to understand the impacts of regulatory activity on the market. |
| 1.1 | Climate Change Authority Program 1.1 | Climate Change Authority | The Climate Change Authority supports the department in the transition of Australia's economy to net-zero emissions by 2050 by providing independent, evidence-based climate change policy advice. |
| 1.1 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Program 1.1 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | The department leads international climate change negotiations for the Government under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) leads on Australia's climate diplomacy, and our $2 billion (2020-25) climate finance commitment including by integrating climate considerations throughout Australia's development program. DFAT also delivers a number of Australian Government funded climate investments that support developing countries to build resilience and take action on climate change. Program examples include: Climate Resilient by Nature, the Australian Climate Finance Partnership, and the Pacific Blue Carbon Program. DFAT leads on Australia's engagement with the Global Environment Facility and supports the department on international environmental matters including biodiversity, world heritage, coral reefs, oceans and plastic pollution. DFAT provides diplomatic support to the department on matters relating to compliance with the International Energy Agency treaty. DFAT and the department also collaborate on promotion of Australian expertise in energy market regulation and operation. Continued on following page Linked programs |
| 1.2 | Department of Home Affairs Program 1.2 | Department of Home Affairs | The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) and the department work collaboratively on the operation of energy markets through the implementation and enforcement of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism. Home Affairs helps manage risks to Australia's critical energy infrastructure by administering critical infrastructure security legislation, and by engaging with critical infrastructure owners and operators on security issues. |
| 3.2 | Department of Home Affairs Program 3.2 | Department of Home Affairs | The Department of Home Affairs (Home Affairs) and the department work collaboratively on the operation of energy markets through the implementation and enforcement of the Australian Domestic Gas Security Mechanism. Home Affairs helps manage risks to Australia's critical energy infrastructure by administering critical infrastructure security legislation, and by engaging with critical infrastructure owners and operators on security issues. |
| 1.1 | Department of the Treasury Program 1.1 | Department of the Treasury | In response to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Data Availability and Use, the Department of the Treasury (Treasury) supports the operations of energy markets through the development and implementation of a consumer data right, creating legal and governance frameworks to support consumer access to energy data, which will promote new energy services, competition and innovation. The Treasury also supports the ongoing implementation of Commonwealth energy market policies, including the Default Market Offer and Big Stick Legislation. |
| Body | Outcome | Outcome owner | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Australian Institute of Marine Science Outcome 1 | Australian Institute of Marine Science | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and AIMS are partners in the implementation of the Reef 2050 Plan to protect and conserve the Great Barrier Reef. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Australian Renewable Energy Agency Outcome 1 | Australian Renewable Energy Agency | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water contributes to Outcome 1 by developing policies for the research, development, demonstration, deployment and commercialisation of renewable energy technologies. ARENA implements these policies. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Australian Taxation Office Outcome 1 | Australian Taxation Office | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works with the Australian Taxation Office in the following ways: DCCEEW shares information with the ATO to confirm trees meet certain conditions when a taxpayer claims a deduction under the Carbon Sink Forest measure. ATO administers financial aspects of the Product Stewardship for Oil program, pays the benefits on recycled motor oil and collects the levy on new oil entering the market from domestic sources. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Bureau of Meteorology Outcome 1 | Bureau of Meteorology | The Bureau of Meteorology works collaboratively with the department to provide weather, climate and water modelling and information, including to support priority investment areas and research needs for nationally significant infrastructure. The Bureau is a partner in the Climate Systems Hub in the National Environmental Science Program. The Bureau provides meteorological and related services in support of the Australian Antarctic program under a Memorandum of Understanding. There are also joint science projects underway between the Bureau and the Australian Antarctic Division. The Bureau's water information services inform Commonwealth water planning and decision making in relation to water resource availability. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Clean Energy Finance Corporation Outcome 1 | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has responsibility for policies that reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to effective global action on climate change, and support technological innovation in clean and renewable energy, through developing and implementing a national response to climate change. They also support the affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operation of energy markets for the long-term benefit of the Australian community through improving Australia's energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance and productivity. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation contributes to these programs by facilitating increased flows of finance into the clean energy sector and facilitating the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and in providing financial support in aid of the RTN policy measure. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Climate Change Authority Outcome 1 | Climate Change Authority | The Climate Change Authority supports the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the transition of Australia's economy to net-zero emissions by 2050 by providing independent, evidence-based climate change policy advice. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Outcome 1 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water contributes to Outcome 1 through its policies and programs, and the provision of funding, to support science and research in the areas of marine science, greenhouse gas emission reductions, climate science research and clean energy technology, ecology, ecotoxicology, hydrology, hydrogeology, informatics and risk analysis. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of Home Affairs Outcome 1 | Department of Home Affairs | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Home Affairs work collaboratively to support the affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operation of energy markets for the long-term benefit of the Australian community through improving Australia's energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance, and productivity, and contributing to the operations of energy markets by helping manage the risks to Australia's critical energy infrastructure. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Home Affairs also collaborate on matters relating to compliance with the International Energy Agency treaty. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of Industry, Science and Resources Outcome 1 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water works collaboratively with the department on the Australian Antarctic Science Council and provides advice to ensure the ongoing protection of the Alligator Rivers Region from impacts of mining uranium at Ranger Mine. Through the National Measurement Institute, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and its stakeholders access expertise and laboratory solutions to support their objectives. The department works collaboratively with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to help industry transition to net zero emissions; to support manufacturers in renewables and low emission technologies, including through developing Australia's critical minerals industry, which will underpin production of many clean energy technologies; and to help mitigate critical supply chain disruptions, including in the water and energy sectors. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.1 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Outcome 3 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts supports environmental, climate change and recyclables market initiatives through the delivery of commitments under City and Regional Deals. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Australian Renewable Energy Agency Outcome 1 | Australian Renewable Energy Agency | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water contributes to Outcome 1 by developing policies for the research, development, demonstration, deployment and commercialisation of renewable energy technologies. ARENA implements these policies. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Clean Energy Finance Corporation Outcome 1 | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has responsibility for policies that reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to effective global action on climate change, and support technological innovation in clean and renewable energy, through developing and implementing a national response to climate change. They also support the affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operation of energy markets for the long-term benefit of the Australian community through improving Australia's energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance and productivity. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation contributes to these programs by facilitating increased flows of finance into the clean energy sector and facilitating the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and in providing financial support in aid of the RTN policy measure. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Outcome 1 | Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water contributes to Outcome 1 through its policies and programs, and the provision of funding, to support science and research in the areas of marine science, greenhouse gas emission reductions, climate science research and clean energy technology, ecology, ecotoxicology, hydrology, hydrogeology, informatics and risk analysis. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of Home Affairs Outcome 1 | Department of Home Affairs | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Home Affairs work collaboratively to support the affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operation of energy markets for the long-term benefit of the Australian community through improving Australia's energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance, and productivity, and contributing to the operations of energy markets by helping manage the risks to Australia's critical energy infrastructure. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Home Affairs also collaborate on matters relating to compliance with the International Energy Agency treaty. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.2 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of Industry, Science and Resources Outcome 1 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water works collaboratively with the department on the Australian Antarctic Science Council and provides advice to ensure the ongoing protection of the Alligator Rivers Region from impacts of mining uranium at Ranger Mine. Through the National Measurement Institute, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and its stakeholders access expertise and laboratory solutions to support their objectives. The department works collaboratively with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to help industry transition to net zero emissions; to support manufacturers in renewables and low emission technologies, including through developing Australia's critical minerals industry, which will underpin production of many clean energy technologies; and to help mitigate critical supply chain disruptions, including in the water and energy sectors. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Australian Renewable Energy Agency Outcome 1 | Australian Renewable Energy Agency | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water contributes to Outcome 1 by developing policies for the research, development, demonstration, deployment and commercialisation of renewable energy technologies. ARENA implements these policies. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Bureau of Meteorology Outcome 1 | Bureau of Meteorology | The Bureau of Meteorology works collaboratively with the department to provide weather, climate and water modelling and information, including to support priority investment areas and research needs for nationally significant infrastructure. The Bureau is a partner in the Climate Systems Hub in the National Environmental Science Program. The Bureau provides meteorological and related services in support of the Australian Antarctic program under a Memorandum of Understanding. There are also joint science projects underway between the Bureau and the Australian Antarctic Division. The Bureau's water information services inform Commonwealth water planning and decision making in relation to water resource availability. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Clean Energy Finance Corporation Outcome 1 | Clean Energy Finance Corporation | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has responsibility for policies that reduce Australia's greenhouse gas emissions, contribute to effective global action on climate change, and support technological innovation in clean and renewable energy, through developing and implementing a national response to climate change. They also support the affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operation of energy markets for the long-term benefit of the Australian community through improving Australia's energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance and productivity. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation contributes to these programs by facilitating increased flows of finance into the clean energy sector and facilitating the achievement of Australia's greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and in providing financial support in aid of the RTN policy measure. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Climate Change Authority Outcome 1 | Climate Change Authority | The Climate Change Authority supports the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the transition of Australia's economy to net-zero emissions by 2050 by providing independent, evidence-based climate change policy advice. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of Home Affairs Outcome 1 | Department of Home Affairs | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Home Affairs work collaboratively to support the affordable, reliable, secure and competitive operation of energy markets for the long-term benefit of the Australian community through improving Australia's energy supply, efficiency, quality, performance, and productivity, and contributing to the operations of energy markets by helping manage the risks to Australia's critical energy infrastructure. The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and the Department of Home Affairs also collaborate on matters relating to compliance with the International Energy Agency treaty. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of Industry, Science and Resources Outcome 1 | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water works collaboratively with the department on the Australian Antarctic Science Council and provides advice to ensure the ongoing protection of the Alligator Rivers Region from impacts of mining uranium at Ranger Mine. Through the National Measurement Institute, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and its stakeholders access expertise and laboratory solutions to support their objectives. The department works collaboratively with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to help industry transition to net zero emissions; to support manufacturers in renewables and low emission technologies, including through developing Australia's critical minerals industry, which will underpin production of many clean energy technologies; and to help mitigate critical supply chain disruptions, including in the water and energy sectors. |
| Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Program 1.3 | Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | Department of the Treasury Outcome 1 | Department of the Treasury | Treasury Outcome 1 contributes to the following programs by making payments to the |
| Appropriation | Appropriation subtype | 2022-23 |
|---|---|---|
| Budget Estimate | ||
| Special Accounts | 311,332,000.00 | |
| Administered | Non-operating | 0.00 |
| Administered | Operating | 541,438,000.00 |
| Administered | Special Appropriation | 0.00 |
| Administered | Special Purpose Payments | 0.00 |
| Administered | Assets and Liabilities | 0.00 |
| Administered | Subtotal | 541,438,000.00 |
| Departmental | External Revenue | 4,647,000.00 |
| Departmental | Non-operating | 0.00 |
| Departmental | Operating | 242,114,000.00 |
| Departmental | Special Appropriation | 0.00 |
| Departmental | Equity Injections | 0.00 |
| Departmental | Subtotal | 246,761,000.00 |
| Total | 1,099,531,000.00 |