text: Climate Active Program Direction Consultation (December 2023)
  The Victorian Greenhouse Alliances submitted a response to the Climate Active Program Direction Consultation. The submission advocates for the enhancement of the Climate Active Program and provides eight key recommendations for consideration. The Alliances express concerns about the costs associated with Climate Active-certified organisations and emphasise the importance of local climate action and co-benefits in offset outcomes. Furthermore, the submission states that local governments can play a crucial role in stimulating the demand for diverse and affordable domestic offsets.
  Alliances Submission Climate Active Program Direction Consultation (PDF, 108KB)
  Multilevel governance: Letters to Federal Ministers (October 2023)
  The Victorian Greenhouse Alliances wrote to the Minister and Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, advocating for a ‘multilevel governance’ approach to climate action. The letters to Minister Bowen and Senator McAllister request that state, local, and federal governments work together to speed up the transition to net zero and enhance community resilience. Specifically, the Alliances emphasised the collaborative opportunities presented by the Energy Savings Package and the National Energy Performance Strategy.
  Multilevel governance letter to Minister Bowen (PDF, 116KB)
  Multilevel governance letter to Senator McAllister (PDF, 116KB)
  Local Government Partnerships: Letters to Victorian Ministers (September 2023)
  The Greenhouse Alliances wrote to two state ministers to request a new strategic partnership between state, local and federal government to address the challenges of climate change. The letters to Planning Minister Kilkenny and Climate Action Minister D’Ambrosio advocated leveraging the respective capabilities and resources of all levels of government to ensure the best outcomes for Victorian communities.
  Local Government Partnerships Letter Minister Kilkenny (PDF, 80KB)
  Local Government Partnerships Letter Minister D’Ambrosio (PDF, 90KB)
  Federal Inquiry into Residential Electrification (September 2023)
  The Victorian Greenhouse Alliances submitted a response to the federal Senate Economics References Committee’s inquiry into Residential Electrification. The submission included evidence of the compelling economic case for residential electrification as well as the emission reduction opportunity it provides. The submission also called for energy efficiency standards for rented homes and appliances, and a need for federal initiatives to leverage the experience of councils in this area.
  Alliances submission Federal Residential Electrification submission (PDF, 80KB)
  Response to 2022 Flood Event in Victoria (May 2023)
  The Victorian Greenhouse Alliances and CASBE jointly responded to the parliamentary inquiry into the 2022 flood event in Victoria. The submission focuses specifically on supporting the parliamentary committee to understand how the Victorian planning framework can ensure climate mitigation is a consideration in future planning decisions.
  Alliances CASBE Victorian Flood Inquiry Submission (PDF, 125KB)
  Fuel Efficiency Standard Consultation (May 2023)
  The Australian Government has committed to introducing a fuel efficiency standard (FES). In April 2023, the government released a consultation paper detailing how an FES would incentivise suppliers to provide more fuel-efficient vehicles, including electric vehicles and hybrids. The Victorian Greenhouse Alliances responded to the consultation paper with key recommendations for the design of the FES to facilitate the transition to a zero-emissions transport sector.
  Alliances submission Fuel Efficiency Standard Consultation (PDF, 183KB)
  Safeguard Mechanism Reform (Feb 2023)
  The joint submission from the Victorian Greenhouse Alliances includes three key recommendations focused on reforms that will assist Australia reduce its emissions in line with the latest climate science.
  Alliances submission Safeguard Mechanism Reform (PDF, 180KB)