On 18 April 2024, the Queensland Parliament passed the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 (the Act). The Act legislates Queensland's emissions reduction targets, including net zero emissions by 2050.

• The Act requires the government to develop emissions reduction plans that will support achievement of the targets. These plans will detail priorities for key sectors of the Queensland economy to support the transition to net zero.

The Act requires that:

• emission reduction plans are developed in consultation with stakeholders
• the program of emission reduction plans is reviewed every five years to ensure the plans are fit for purpose and represent a robust pathway to meet the state’s emission reduction targets
• an annual progress statement be tabled in Parliament outlining how the state is tracking towards its targets.
  • As required by the Act, a Clean Economy Expert Panel has been established to provide advice to government on achieving the state’s targets.