{"id":"qld:act-2024-016","name":"Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024","slug":"clean-economy-jobs-act-2024","collection":"act","jurisdiction":"qld","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":"16 of 2024","makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":29527,"registerId":"qld-act-2024-016-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-01","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"pt.1","sectionType":"part","heading":"Preliminary","content":"# Preliminary","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"sec.1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Short title","content":"### sec.1 Short title\n\nThis Act may be cited as the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 .","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"sec.2","sectionType":"section","heading":"Main purpose of Act","content":"### sec.2 Main purpose of Act\n\nThe main purpose of this Act is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland by stating emissions reduction targets.","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"sec.3","sectionType":"section","heading":"Act binds all persons","content":"### sec.3 Act binds all persons\n\nThis Act binds all persons, including the State.","sortOrder":3},{"sectionNumber":"sec.4","sectionType":"section","heading":"Definitions","content":"### sec.4 Definitions\n\nThe dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act.","sortOrder":4},{"sectionNumber":"pt.2","sectionType":"part","heading":"Emissions reduction targets","content":"# Emissions reduction targets","sortOrder":5},{"sectionNumber":"sec.5","sectionType":"section","heading":"Emissions reduction targets","content":"### sec.5 Emissions reduction targets\n\nThe emissions reduction targets are that—\nby 30 June 2030, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 30% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and\nby 30 June 2035, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 75% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and\nby 30 June 2050, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to zero (the 2050 net zero emissions target ).\nThe emissions reduction targets include the 2040 interim target and the 2045 interim target decided under section 6 by the Minister.\n(sec.5-ssec.1) The emissions reduction targets are that— by 30 June 2030, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 30% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and by 30 June 2035, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 75% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and by 30 June 2050, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to zero (the 2050 net zero emissions target ).\n(sec.5-ssec.2) The emissions reduction targets include the 2040 interim target and the 2045 interim target decided under section 6 by the Minister.\n- (a) by 30 June 2030, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 30% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and\n- (b) by 30 June 2035, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 75% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and\n- (c) by 30 June 2050, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to zero (the 2050 net zero emissions target ).","sortOrder":6},{"sectionNumber":"sec.6","sectionType":"section","heading":"Deciding interim targets","content":"### sec.6 Deciding interim targets\n\nThe Minister must decide—\na target for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2040 (the 2040 interim target ); and\na target for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2045 (the 2045 interim target ).\nEach interim target must be expressed as a percentage for the amount by which net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are to be reduced below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005.\nThe Minister must decide—\nthe 2040 interim target by 31 December 2030; and\nthe 2045 interim target by 31 December 2035.\nIn deciding each interim target, the Minister must consider the following matters—\nthe progress made towards achieving other emissions reduction targets;\nthe ways in which the interim target can contribute to achieving the 2050 net zero emissions target;\nthe extent to which the interim target is reasonably achievable;\nthe potential of the interim target to create employment opportunities, including in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve other emissions reduction targets or to address climate change;\nthe economic, financial, social and environmental impact the interim target may have in Queensland, including any impact on communities, industries and rural and regional areas;\nany national and international policies relating to climate change;\nany relevant and current scientific knowledge relating to climate change;\nthe views of community stakeholders, including Aboriginal peoples, Torres Strait Islander peoples and industry.\nSubsection (4) does not limit the matters the Minister may consider in deciding each interim target.\nAs soon as practicable after deciding each interim target, the Minister must—\ntable the target in the Legislative Assembly; and\npublish the target on the Queensland government website.\n(sec.6-ssec.1) The Minister must decide— a target for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2040 (the 2040 interim target ); and a target for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2045 (the 2045 interim target ).\n(sec.6-ssec.2) Each interim target must be expressed as a percentage for the amount by which net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are to be reduced below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005.\n(sec.6-ssec.3) The Minister must decide— the 2040 interim target by 31 December 2030; and the 2045 interim target by 31 December 2035.\n(sec.6-ssec.4) In deciding each interim target, the Minister must consider the following matters— the progress made towards achieving other emissions reduction targets; the ways in which the interim target can contribute to achieving the 2050 net zero emissions target; the extent to which the interim target is reasonably achievable; the potential of the interim target to create employment opportunities, including in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve other emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; the economic, financial, social and environmental impact the interim target may have in Queensland, including any impact on communities, industries and rural and regional areas; any national and international policies relating to climate change; any relevant and current scientific knowledge relating to climate change; the views of community stakeholders, including Aboriginal peoples, Torres Strait Islander peoples and industry.\n(sec.6-ssec.5) Subsection (4) does not limit the matters the Minister may consider in deciding each interim target.\n(sec.6-ssec.6) As soon as practicable after deciding each interim target, the Minister must— table the target in the Legislative Assembly; and publish the target on the Queensland government website.\n- (a) a target for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2040 (the 2040 interim target ); and\n- (b) a target for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2045 (the 2045 interim target ).\n- (a) the 2040 interim target by 31 December 2030; and\n- (b) the 2045 interim target by 31 December 2035.\n- (a) the progress made towards achieving other emissions reduction targets;\n- (b) the ways in which the interim target can contribute to achieving the 2050 net zero emissions target;\n- (c) the extent to which the interim target is reasonably achievable;\n- (d) the potential of the interim target to create employment opportunities, including in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve other emissions reduction targets or to address climate change;\n- (e) the economic, financial, social and environmental impact the interim target may have in Queensland, including any impact on communities, industries and rural and regional areas;\n- (f) any national and international policies relating to climate change;\n- (g) any relevant and current scientific knowledge relating to climate change;\n- (h) the views of community stakeholders, including Aboriginal peoples, Torres Strait Islander peoples and industry.\n- (a) table the target in the Legislative Assembly; and\n- (b) publish the target on the Queensland government website.","sortOrder":7},{"sectionNumber":"sec.7","sectionType":"section","heading":"Methodology for calculating net zero emissions","content":"### sec.7 Methodology for calculating net zero emissions\n\nThe Minister must, by 31 December 2040, decide the methodology for calculating when net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are zero.\nThe methodology must be consistent with data from the emissions inventories.\nThe Minister must—\ntable a document stating the methodology in the Legislative Assembly, with the 2040 annual progress statement; and\npublish the document on the Queensland government website.\nIn this section—\n2040 annual progress statement means the statement prepared under section 8 for the financial year ending on 30 June 2040.\n(sec.7-ssec.1) The Minister must, by 31 December 2040, decide the methodology for calculating when net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are zero.\n(sec.7-ssec.2) The methodology must be consistent with data from the emissions inventories.\n(sec.7-ssec.3) The Minister must— table a document stating the methodology in the Legislative Assembly, with the 2040 annual progress statement; and publish the document on the Queensland government website.\n(sec.7-ssec.4) In this section— 2040 annual progress statement means the statement prepared under section 8 for the financial year ending on 30 June 2040.\n- (a) table a document stating the methodology in the Legislative Assembly, with the 2040 annual progress statement; and\n- (b) publish the document on the Queensland government website.","sortOrder":8},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8","sectionType":"section","heading":"Annual progress statement","content":"### sec.8 Annual progress statement\n\nThe Minister must prepare a statement for each financial year that—\nstates the progress made during the financial year towards achieving the emissions reduction targets; and\nstates the methodology used to calculate the progress made; and\nstates the progress made towards implementing any emissions reduction plans; and\nincludes an analysis of data from the emissions inventories relating to greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland; and\ndescribes the measures taken by the State during the financial year to achieve the emissions reduction targets, including to—\nincrease opportunities for employment in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and\nsupport employment in industries affected by actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and\ndescribes the measures taken nationally by the Commonwealth government during the financial year to help achieve the emissions reduction targets, including any funding, policies and programs relating to Queensland.\nA statement may also include any other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving the purpose of this Act.\nThe Minister must table in the Legislative Assembly—\nthe statement for the 2024–2025 financial year by 31 December 2025; and\nthe statement for each later financial year by 31 December of the year in which the financial year ends.\nThe Minister must publish each statement on the Queensland government website as soon as practicable after the statement is prepared.\nIn this section—\n2024–2025 financial year means the financial year ending on 30 June 2025.\n(sec.8-ssec.1) The Minister must prepare a statement for each financial year that— states the progress made during the financial year towards achieving the emissions reduction targets; and states the methodology used to calculate the progress made; and states the progress made towards implementing any emissions reduction plans; and includes an analysis of data from the emissions inventories relating to greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland; and describes the measures taken by the State during the financial year to achieve the emissions reduction targets, including to— increase opportunities for employment in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and support employment in industries affected by actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and describes the measures taken nationally by the Commonwealth government during the financial year to help achieve the emissions reduction targets, including any funding, policies and programs relating to Queensland.\n(sec.8-ssec.2) A statement may also include any other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving the purpose of this Act.\n(sec.8-ssec.3) The Minister must table in the Legislative Assembly— the statement for the 2024–2025 financial year by 31 December 2025; and the statement for each later financial year by 31 December of the year in which the financial year ends.\n(sec.8-ssec.4) The Minister must publish each statement on the Queensland government website as soon as practicable after the statement is prepared.\n(sec.8-ssec.5) In this section— 2024–2025 financial year means the financial year ending on 30 June 2025.\n- (a) states the progress made during the financial year towards achieving the emissions reduction targets; and\n- (b) states the methodology used to calculate the progress made; and\n- (c) states the progress made towards implementing any emissions reduction plans; and\n- (d) includes an analysis of data from the emissions inventories relating to greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland; and\n- (e) describes the measures taken by the State during the financial year to achieve the emissions reduction targets, including to— (i) increase opportunities for employment in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and (ii) support employment in industries affected by actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and\n- (i) increase opportunities for employment in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and\n- (ii) support employment in industries affected by actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and\n- (f) describes the measures taken nationally by the Commonwealth government during the financial year to help achieve the emissions reduction targets, including any funding, policies and programs relating to Queensland.\n- (i) increase opportunities for employment in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and\n- (ii) support employment in industries affected by actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; and\n- (a) the statement for the 2024–2025 financial year by 31 December 2025; and\n- (b) the statement for each later financial year by 31 December of the year in which the financial year ends.","sortOrder":9},{"sectionNumber":"sec.8A","sectionType":"section","heading":"Review of 2030 emissions reduction target","content":"### sec.8A Review of 2030 emissions reduction target\n\nThe Minister must, by 31 December 2025—\nreview the 2030 emissions reduction target; and\ntable a report about the outcome of the review in the Legislative Assembly.\nThe object of the review is for the Minister to decide whether the 2030 emissions reduction target remains appropriate, having regard to—\nany progress towards achieving the target; and\nany measures taken by the Commonwealth government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and\nany measures taken by the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and\nany other matter the Minister considers relevant.\nIn this section—\n2030 emissions reduction target means the emissions reduction target stated in section 5 (1) (a) .\n(sec.8A-ssec.1) The Minister must, by 31 December 2025— review the 2030 emissions reduction target; and table a report about the outcome of the review in the Legislative Assembly.\n(sec.8A-ssec.2) The object of the review is for the Minister to decide whether the 2030 emissions reduction target remains appropriate, having regard to— any progress towards achieving the target; and any measures taken by the Commonwealth government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and any measures taken by the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and any other matter the Minister considers relevant.\n(sec.8A-ssec.3) In this section— 2030 emissions reduction target means the emissions reduction target stated in section 5 (1) (a) .\n- (a) review the 2030 emissions reduction target; and\n- (b) table a report about the outcome of the review in the Legislative Assembly.\n- (a) any progress towards achieving the target; and\n- (b) any measures taken by the Commonwealth government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and\n- (c) any measures taken by the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and\n- (d) any other matter the Minister considers relevant.","sortOrder":10},{"sectionNumber":"pt.3","sectionType":"part","heading":"Emissions reduction plans","content":"# Emissions reduction plans","sortOrder":11},{"sectionNumber":"sec.9","sectionType":"section","heading":"What is an emissions reduction plan","content":"### sec.9 What is an emissions reduction plan\n\nAn emissions reduction plan , for a sector, is a plan stating how the sector can contribute to achieving the emissions reduction targets.","sortOrder":12},{"sectionNumber":"sec.10","sectionType":"section","heading":"Content of emissions reduction plans","content":"### sec.10 Content of emissions reduction plans\n\nAn emissions reduction plan for a sector must include the following information for the period to which the plan applies—\nan analysis of data in relation to greenhouse gas emissions produced, and expected to be produced , by the sector;\nan estimate of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the sector;\na description of actions to be undertaken by the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by the sector to contribute to achieving the emissions reduction targets.\nSubsection (1) does not limit the matters that may be included in an emissions reduction plan.\n(sec.10-ssec.1) An emissions reduction plan for a sector must include the following information for the period to which the plan applies— an analysis of data in relation to greenhouse gas emissions produced, and expected to be produced , by the sector; an estimate of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the sector; a description of actions to be undertaken by the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by the sector to contribute to achieving the emissions reduction targets.\n(sec.10-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not limit the matters that may be included in an emissions reduction plan.\n- (a) an analysis of data in relation to greenhouse gas emissions produced, and expected to be produced , by the sector;\n- (b) an estimate of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the sector;\n- (c) a description of actions to be undertaken by the State to reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by the sector to contribute to achieving the emissions reduction targets.","sortOrder":13},{"sectionNumber":"sec.11","sectionType":"section","heading":"Program for making emissions reduction plans","content":"### sec.11 Program for making emissions reduction plans\n\nThe Minister must prepare a program stating the following matters—\nthe sectors for which emissions reduction plans must be made;\nthe Ministers responsible for making the plans;\nthe periods for which the plans are to have effect;\nthe days by which the plans must be published on the Queensland government website.\nThe Minister must publish the program on the Queensland government website by 31 December 2024.\nA day mentioned in subsection (1) (d) , stated in the program the first time it is published, must be no later than 31 December 2025.\nThe Minister must review the program at least every 5 years after the first time the program is published.\nIf the Minister decides it is necessary to change the program, the Minister must publish on the Queensland government website—\nthe amended program with the changes; and\na notice describing the changes and stating the day on which the changes are made.\n(sec.11-ssec.1) The Minister must prepare a program stating the following matters— the sectors for which emissions reduction plans must be made; the Ministers responsible for making the plans; the periods for which the plans are to have effect; the days by which the plans must be published on the Queensland government website.\n(sec.11-ssec.2) The Minister must publish the program on the Queensland government website by 31 December 2024.\n(sec.11-ssec.3) A day mentioned in subsection (1) (d) , stated in the program the first time it is published, must be no later than 31 December 2025.\n(sec.11-ssec.4) The Minister must review the program at least every 5 years after the first time the program is published.\n(sec.11-ssec.5) If the Minister decides it is necessary to change the program, the Minister must publish on the Queensland government website— the amended program with the changes; and a notice describing the changes and stating the day on which the changes are made.\n- (a) the sectors for which emissions reduction plans must be made;\n- (b) the Ministers responsible for making the plans;\n- (c) the periods for which the plans are to have effect;\n- (d) the days by which the plans must be published on the Queensland government website.\n- (a) the amended program with the changes; and\n- (b) a notice describing the changes and stating the day on which the changes are made.","sortOrder":14},{"sectionNumber":"sec.12","sectionType":"section","heading":"Making emissions reduction plans","content":"### sec.12 Making emissions reduction plans\n\nThis section applies if the program prepared under section 11 states a Minister is responsible for making an emissions reduction plan for a sector.\nThe stated Minister must ensure—\nthe public is consulted about the information the Minister proposes to include in the emissions reduction plan; and\nthe emissions reduction plan is published on the Queensland government website by the day for publication of the plan stated in the program.\n(sec.12-ssec.1) This section applies if the program prepared under section 11 states a Minister is responsible for making an emissions reduction plan for a sector.\n(sec.12-ssec.2) The stated Minister must ensure— the public is consulted about the information the Minister proposes to include in the emissions reduction plan; and the emissions reduction plan is published on the Queensland government website by the day for publication of the plan stated in the program.\n- (a) the public is consulted about the information the Minister proposes to include in the emissions reduction plan; and\n- (b) the emissions reduction plan is published on the Queensland government website by the day for publication of the plan stated in the program.","sortOrder":15},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4","sectionType":"part","heading":"Clean Economy Expert Panel","content":"# Clean Economy Expert Panel","sortOrder":16},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.1","sectionType":"division","heading":"Establishment and functions","content":"## Establishment and functions","sortOrder":17},{"sectionNumber":"sec.13","sectionType":"section","heading":"Establishment","content":"### sec.13 Establishment\n\nThe Minister must—\nestablish an advisory panel called the Clean Economy Expert Panel (the panel ); and\ndecide the terms of reference for the panel.\n- (a) establish an advisory panel called the Clean Economy Expert Panel (the panel ); and\n- (b) decide the terms of reference for the panel.","sortOrder":18},{"sectionNumber":"sec.14","sectionType":"section","heading":"Functions","content":"### sec.14 Functions\n\nThe functions of the panel are—\nto advise the Minister about achieving the emissions reduction targets and ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland, in accordance with the terms of reference for the panel; and\nto perform any other function conferred on the panel under this Act.\n- (a) to advise the Minister about achieving the emissions reduction targets and ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland, in accordance with the terms of reference for the panel; and\n- (b) to perform any other function conferred on the panel under this Act.","sortOrder":19},{"sectionNumber":"sec.15","sectionType":"section","heading":"Expert advice","content":"### sec.15 Expert advice\n\nThe Minister may ask the panel for written advice by a particular day about any of the following matters—\nthe progress made towards achieving the emissions reduction targets;\nthe impact achieving the emissions reduction targets may have on local communities, including in relation to employment opportunities in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change;\nan analysis of data from the emissions inventories relating to greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland;\nan analysis of the impact of new technology and market trends on achieving emissions reduction targets;\nthe most efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sector;\nany measures the Commonwealth government is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;\nany other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving the purpose of this Act.\nThe panel must provide written advice about a matter requested by the Minister by the day requested.\nThe panel may consult any entity it considers appropriate to assist the panel in providing the written advice.\n(sec.15-ssec.1) The Minister may ask the panel for written advice by a particular day about any of the following matters— the progress made towards achieving the emissions reduction targets; the impact achieving the emissions reduction targets may have on local communities, including in relation to employment opportunities in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change; an analysis of data from the emissions inventories relating to greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland; an analysis of the impact of new technology and market trends on achieving emissions reduction targets; the most efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sector; any measures the Commonwealth government is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; any other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving the purpose of this Act.\n(sec.15-ssec.2) The panel must provide written advice about a matter requested by the Minister by the day requested.\n(sec.15-ssec.3) The panel may consult any entity it considers appropriate to assist the panel in providing the written advice.\n- (a) the progress made towards achieving the emissions reduction targets;\n- (b) the impact achieving the emissions reduction targets may have on local communities, including in relation to employment opportunities in industries emerging as a result of actions being taken to achieve the emissions reduction targets or to address climate change;\n- (c) an analysis of data from the emissions inventories relating to greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland;\n- (d) an analysis of the impact of new technology and market trends on achieving emissions reduction targets;\n- (e) the most efficient and cost-effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by sector;\n- (f) any measures the Commonwealth government is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions;\n- (g) any other matter the Minister considers relevant to achieving the purpose of this Act.","sortOrder":20},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.2","sectionType":"division","heading":"Membership","content":"## Membership","sortOrder":21},{"sectionNumber":"sec.16","sectionType":"section","heading":"Panel members","content":"### sec.16 Panel members\n\nThe Minister must appoint at least 2, but no more than 5, persons as members of the panel.\nThe Minister may appoint a person as a member of the panel only if the Minister is satisfied the person has qualifications or experience in 1 or more of the following areas—\nscience or economics relating to climate change;\nthe reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;\nthe development of low-emission industries or employment in those industries;\nrural and regional development;\nanother area the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the panel in performing its functions.\nA person appointed under subsection (1) is appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\nIn addition to persons appointed under subsection (1) , the chief scientist is, without further appointment, a member of the panel.\n(sec.16-ssec.1) The Minister must appoint at least 2, but no more than 5, persons as members of the panel.\n(sec.16-ssec.2) The Minister may appoint a person as a member of the panel only if the Minister is satisfied the person has qualifications or experience in 1 or more of the following areas— science or economics relating to climate change; the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; the development of low-emission industries or employment in those industries; rural and regional development; another area the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the panel in performing its functions.\n(sec.16-ssec.3) A person appointed under subsection (1) is appointed under this Act and not the Public Sector Act 2022 .\n(sec.16-ssec.4) In addition to persons appointed under subsection (1) , the chief scientist is, without further appointment, a member of the panel.\n- (a) science or economics relating to climate change;\n- (b) the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions;\n- (c) the development of low-emission industries or employment in those industries;\n- (d) rural and regional development;\n- (e) another area the Minister considers relevant or necessary to support the panel in performing its functions.","sortOrder":22},{"sectionNumber":"sec.17","sectionType":"section","heading":"Chairperson","content":"### sec.17 Chairperson\n\nThe Minister must appoint a panel member to be the chairperson of the panel.","sortOrder":23},{"sectionNumber":"sec.18","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conditions of appointment","content":"### sec.18 Conditions of appointment\n\nA panel member may be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\nHowever, the following persons are not entitled to be paid remuneration for holding office as a panel member—\nthe chief scientist;\nanother public service employee;\na person who is also employed by, or appointed to, another entity established under an Act or under State authorisation for a public or State purpose.\nFor matters not provided for by this Act, a panel member holds office on the terms and conditions decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.18-ssec.1) A panel member may be paid the remuneration and allowances decided by the Governor in Council.\n(sec.18-ssec.2) However, the following persons are not entitled to be paid remuneration for holding office as a panel member— the chief scientist; another public service employee; a person who is also employed by, or appointed to, another entity established under an Act or under State authorisation for a public or State purpose.\n(sec.18-ssec.3) For matters not provided for by this Act, a panel member holds office on the terms and conditions decided by the Governor in Council.\n- (a) the chief scientist;\n- (b) another public service employee;\n- (c) a person who is also employed by, or appointed to, another entity established under an Act or under State authorisation for a public or State purpose.","sortOrder":24},{"sectionNumber":"sec.19","sectionType":"section","heading":"Term of appointment","content":"### sec.19 Term of appointment\n\nA panel member, other than the chief scientist, is appointed for the term, of not more than 5 years, stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\nSubsection (1) does not prevent a panel member from being reappointed.\n(sec.19-ssec.1) A panel member, other than the chief scientist, is appointed for the term, of not more than 5 years, stated in the member’s instrument of appointment.\n(sec.19-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not prevent a panel member from being reappointed.","sortOrder":25},{"sectionNumber":"pt.4-div.3","sectionType":"division","heading":"Business","content":"## Business","sortOrder":26},{"sectionNumber":"sec.20","sectionType":"section","heading":"Conduct of business","content":"### sec.20 Conduct of business\n\nThe panel may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way the Minister and the panel consider appropriate.\nHowever, the Minister must ensure the panel establishes a procedure for dealing with any conflict of interest arising when the panel conducts its business.\n(sec.20-ssec.1) The panel may conduct its business, including its meetings, in the way the Minister and the panel consider appropriate.\n(sec.20-ssec.2) However, the Minister must ensure the panel establishes a procedure for dealing with any conflict of interest arising when the panel conducts its business.","sortOrder":27},{"sectionNumber":"pt.5","sectionType":"part","heading":"Miscellaneous","content":"# Miscellaneous","sortOrder":28},{"sectionNumber":"sec.21","sectionType":"section","heading":"Consultation with Premier and Treasurer","content":"### sec.21 Consultation with Premier and Treasurer\n\nThe Minister must consult with the Premier and the Treasurer when acting under sections 6 , 8A , 11 and 13 .\nThe Minister must consult with the Treasurer when acting under sections 7 and 8 and 15 to 17 .\nSubsections (1) and (2) do not prevent the Minister consulting with the Premier, the Treasurer or any other Minister when acting under this Act.\n(sec.21-ssec.1) The Minister must consult with the Premier and the Treasurer when acting under sections 6 , 8A , 11 and 13 .\n(sec.21-ssec.2) The Minister must consult with the Treasurer when acting under sections 7 and 8 and 15 to 17 .\n(sec.21-ssec.3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not prevent the Minister consulting with the Premier, the Treasurer or any other Minister when acting under this Act.","sortOrder":29},{"sectionNumber":"sec.22","sectionType":"section","heading":"Regulation-making power","content":"### sec.22 Regulation-making power\n\nThe Governor in Council may make regulations under this Act.","sortOrder":30}],"analysis":{"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The legislation remains tightly focused on its original purpose: setting emissions reduction targets, establishing planning mechanisms, and creating an advisory panel. The scope has not expanded beyond this core framework."},"complexity_factors":["Straightforward structure with only 5 Parts and 22 sections","Minimal cross-referencing—primarily internal references to sections 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, etc.","Only 2 defined terms in the interpretation section ('2040 annual progress statement' and '2024–2025 financial year'), with most definitions embedded contextually","No nested exceptions or complex conditional logic; obligations are direct ('must') with clear deadlines","Simple administrative machinery (panel establishment, appointment processes) without elaborate procedural requirements","Single regulation-making power at the end with no prescribed matters"],"plain_english_summary":"This Queensland law sets legally binding targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and creates a framework for planning how to get there.\n\n**What it does:**\n- **Sets three hard targets:** By 2030, cut emissions 30% below 2005 levels; by 2035, cut 75%; and hit **net zero** by 2050.\n- **Requires interim targets:** The Minister must set additional targets for 2040 and 2045 by specific deadlines, considering factors like jobs, scientific advice, and impacts on regional communities.\n- **Makes the Minister report annually:** Every year, the Minister must publish a progress statement showing how Queensland is tracking against the targets, what actions the State and Commonwealth are taking, and how jobs are being affected or created.\n- **Creates sector-by-sector plans:** The Minister must establish a program identifying which economic sectors need emissions reduction plans (e.g., energy, transport, agriculture), who is responsible for making them, and when they must be published. These plans must be developed with public consultation.\n- **Establishes an expert advisory panel:** The Clean Economy Expert Panel (2–5 appointed members plus the chief scientist) advises the Minister on progress, technology, costs, and community impacts.\n- **Requires a 2025 review:** The 2030 target must be reviewed by the end of 2025 to check if it's still appropriate.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- **Queensland Government:** The Minister, Premier, and Treasurer have specific duties to consult, set targets, and publish plans.\n- **Industry and communities:** Sectors covered by emissions reduction plans will need to engage with the planning process. The law specifically considers impacts on rural and regional areas and workers in transitioning industries.\n- **The public:** Annual statements and plans must be published online, and public consultation is required for sector plans.\n\n**Why it matters:**\nThis puts Queensland's climate commitments into statute—making them harder to ignore or reverse than mere policy. It creates accountability through mandatory reporting, requires consideration of \"just transition\" issues (jobs and regional impacts), and builds in expert advice and regular reviews to keep targets aligned with science and economic reality."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act appears consistent with its stated main purpose of reducing Queensland greenhouse gas emissions by establishing legally binding targets. The inclusion of employment/jobs considerations (job creation in clean industries, support for workers in transitioning industries) is embedded throughout the Act and aligns with the 'Clean Economy Jobs' title, suggesting this dual focus on emissions and employment was always part of the original intent rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple interlocking timelines and deadlines across different sections (2024, 2025, 2030, 2035, 2040, 2045, 2050) that require cross-referencing","Deferred decision-making: two of the five key targets (2040 and 2045) are not set in the legislation itself but left to future Ministerial decisions, creating uncertainty about the full scope","Layered ministerial responsibilities: different sections assign duties to different Ministers (the responsible Minister, the Premier, the Treasurer) with consultation requirements that vary by section","The methodology for calculating 'net zero' is itself deferred to a future decision (by 2040), meaning a core definitional concept is not yet fixed","The panel governance provisions (membership, remuneration exclusions, conflict of interest) add administrative complexity typical of statutory body establishment","Repeated content in the source document (subsections appear to be duplicated) may cause confusion for non-expert readers"],"plain_english_summary":"The Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 makes Queensland legally commit to cutting greenhouse gas emissions—at least 30% by 2030, 75% by 2035 and net zero by 2050—applying to individuals, businesses and the Queensland government. It requires annual public reporting, sector-by-sector transition plans with public consultation, a 2025 review of the 2030 target and an expert advisory panel. It shapes policy and jobs transitions but does not itself impose direct fines or criminal penalties for emissions."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":5,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Act's scope aligns with its stated purpose (sec 2): it sets targets, requires interim target decisions, sector plans, annual reporting, and an expert panel, confined to Queensland actions. It does not add enforcement powers, federal instruments, or market mechanisms; implementation detail and any additional obligations are left to ministerial determinations, sector plans and possible regulations (secs 6–12, 22)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple statutory deadlines and staged decision points (interim targets by 2030/2035; methodology by 2040; annual reports) increasing timetable complexity (secs 6, 7, 8)","Significant ministerial discretion to set interim targets and methodology without prescribed numerical bounds or algorithmic constraints (sec 6, sec 7)","Mandatory reporting and methodological transparency requirements that create compliance and administrative burdens for government agencies and sectors (sec 8, sec 7)","Requirement for sectoral emissions reduction plans with open-ended content and varied responsible Ministers, producing coordination complexity (secs 9–12)","Establishment of an advisory panel with flexible membership, remit and business procedures that centralises expert input but leaves terms of reference to the Minister (secs 13–20)","Consultation requirements with Premier, Treasurer and stakeholders that embed fiscal and political checkpoints into technical decisions (secs 21, 12)","Absence of explicit enforcement, market‑based instruments or penalties in the Act — reliance on targets, plans and reporting rather than prescriptive regulation increases interpretive complexity","Regulation‑making power allows future detail to be delegated, creating uncertainty about future obligations (sec 22)","Cross‑cutting considerations (employment, regional impacts, Commonwealth measures, scientific data) required to be considered, expanding analytical scope for decisions (sec 6, sec 8)"],"plain_english_summary":"Mechanically, the Act sets statewide greenhouse‑gas reduction targets (30% by 2030, 75% by 2035, net zero by 2050), requires the Minister to set 2040 and 2045 interim targets and a net‑zero calculation method, mandates annual progress statements and sector plans, and creates an expert advisory panel. It affects the Queensland Government (ministers and agencies) and sectors required to prepare plans. It matters because it creates legal deadlines, ministerial decision points and reporting obligations that drive public spending, planning and regulatory attention toward emissions reduction."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/clean-economy-jobs-act-2024","history":"/api/acts/clean-economy-jobs-act-2024/history","analysis":"/api/acts/clean-economy-jobs-act-2024/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/clean-economy-jobs-act-2024/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/clean-economy-jobs-act-2024/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/clean-economy-jobs-act-2024/documents"}}