Clean Economy Pathway
On 18 April 2024, the Queensland Government passed the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024, making a significant move toward a clean economy future in Queensland to Parliament for consideration.
This legislation aims to drive clean economy investment and jobs with a new emissions reduction target of 75% below 2005 levels by 2035, as well as enshrining in legislation our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.
Queensland’s renewable energy targets and emissions reduction targets work together to drive action and set Queensland up for the future. Setting ambitious and considered targets supports more green industries, develops new and innovative technologies, creates a new generation of jobs and attracts important global and local investment.
Queensland is currently at 35% below 2005 levels, having exceeded our first interim emission reduction target of 30% by 2030.
Legislating a 75% emissions reduction target by 2035 will secure traditional jobs in our regions, ensure our traditional industries remain globally competitive and deliver a world leading response to climate change to safeguard the Great Barrier Reef.
The legislation establishes a framework for accountability and action, including an expert panel to provide advice to government, the development of sector plans by the end of 2025, 5-yearly review, and annual reporting to Parliament.
Download Queensland’s 2035 Clean Economy Pathway (PDF, 3004.62 KB).
Benefits
Setting targets aligned to the Paris Agreement protects our world-class environment, particularly the Great Barrier Reef.
It will attract investment in low emissions and renewable technologies from international partners prioritising clean economies.
Achieving the targets
Our current plans, partnerships and strategies include the:
- Queensland Climate Action Plan
- Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan
- Job Security Guarantee (Action 3.2)
- Low Emissions Investment Partnerships
- Zero Emissions Vehicles Strategy & Action Plan
- Resources Industry Development Plan
- Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap
- Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
- New-Industry Development Strategy.
The Australian Government’s Safeguard Mechanism is the Commonwealth Government's policy for reducing emissions at Australian’s largest industrial facilities.
We also plan to establish an expert panel to advise on emission reduction strategies, and commit to engaging with stakeholders, including communities, industry and First Nations people.
Decarbonising our economy
‘Decarbonising’ simply means reducing our carbon footprint.
We are developing state sectoral decarbonisation plans that will cover all sectors of our economy:
- electricity and energy
- industry
- resources
- the built environment
- agriculture and land
- transport.
We are also working with the Australian Government as it develops national sectoral decarbonisation plans.
These plans will bring manufacturing back onshore, as well as protect and create skilled jobs.
Read more
- View our renewable energy progress.
- Discover the types of renewable energy.
- Discover renewable energy projects in your region.
- See our current community consultations.
- Last updated:
- 19 February 2024