Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill
Justice Committee is consulting on Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill. The bill seeks to confirm that the role of developing, setting, and implementing regulatory policy regarding greenhouse gas emissions sits with the Executive and the Legislature.
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Added to Civics
- 4 July 2026
- Source category
- Parliamentary
- Source body
- Justice Committee
- Last checked
- 4 July 2026
Closes in 7 days
Plain-English summary
Justice Committee is consulting on Climate Change Response (Tort Liability) Amendment Bill. The bill seeks to confirm that the role of developing, setting, and implementing regulatory policy regarding greenhouse gas emissions sits with the Executive and the Legislature.
It would do so by amending the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to create a statutory bar on tort liability for emissions-related climate change effects. The bar would apply so that no person (including the Crown) could be found liable in tort for emissions-related climate change effects.
Why it matters
The proposal may affect environmental management, natural resources or local places.
Public feedback can help decision-makers weigh environmental, community and economic impacts.
Who may care
- People, organisations or businesses affected by the proposed change
- Policy, compliance, legal or advocacy groups with an interest in the issue
How to make a submission
- Read the official consultation material.
- Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
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