Minister for Climate Change and Energy

The Hon Chris Bowen MP was sworn in as Minister for Climate Change and Energy on 1 June 2022.

*Minister Watt will act on behalf of Minister Bowen from Saturday, 20 September to Sunday 28 September (inclusive).

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Media releases

Cascading, compounding and concurrent: National Climate Risk Assessment shows why climate action is so important

The Albanese Labor Government is today releasing the nation’s first comprehensive assessment of the risks posed by climate change across Australia – along with a plan for how we can adapt...

Joint media release: 50,000 cheaper batteries now powering Australian homes, businesses and community groups

The Albanese Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries program has seen 50,000 batteries installed in homes, businesses and community groups across the country as of this weekend.

$150 million boost for homegrown solar manufacturing

Australia is taking the next step in building a Future Made in Australia, with the Albanese Government opening Round 2 of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program.

Joint media release: Marinus Link reaches financial close, connecting Tasmania’s renewables to the world

The Albanese Government is working with the Victorian and Tasmanian governments to secure our energy future.

Joint media release: Cleaner, more reliable energy for Western Australia

Hundreds of thousands of Western Australian households are set for a cleaner, more reliable energy future powered by renewable energy, with two new Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) tenders opening today.
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