Climate Change Authority (Board)

Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The Authority is an independent statutory body established to provide expert advice to the Australian Government on climate change mitigation initiatives, including through conducting regular and specifically commissioned reviews and through undertaking climate change research.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    R. Management Board

  • Established By / Under

    Act / Regulation

  • Established By/Under More info

    Climate Change Authority Act 2011

  • Paid Members?

    Yes

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    9

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    Yes

  • Classification

    X. Internal Management

  • Auditor

    ANAO

  • Function Categorization

    Executive Management

  • Creation Date

  • Postal Address

    Level 10, 90 Collins Street
    Melbourne VIC 8003
    Australia

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair Mr. Grant King 9 April 2021 8 April 2025
Other Dr. Cathy Foley 1 January 2021 31 December 2023
Member Dr. Russell Reichelt AO 1 April 2019 14 March 2024
Member Mr. Mark Lewis 1 April 2019 14 March 2024
Member Dr. Lesley Hughes 15 September 2022 14 September 2027
Member Ms. Sam Mostyn AO 15 September 2022 14 September 2027
Member Dr. Virginia Marshall 15 September 2022 14 September 2027
Member Mr. John McGee 9 April 2021 8 April 2025
Member Ms. Susan Smith 9 April 2021 8 April 2025
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