Issues · Climate and environment

Climate targets and pollution

Votes on whether to set faster climate targets or stricter pollution rules than current policy.

Votes on bringing the net zero target forward and on action on wood heater smoke. The ACT already has a legislated net zero target for 2045.

Each MLA

One square per vote, oldest first. A Aye, N No (not yet checked), no recorded vote.

• Andrew Barr · Kurrajong
  LaborNAye 0, No 1 · no record on 1
• Caitlin Tough · Brindabella
  LaborNAye 0, No 1 · no record on 1
• Chris Steel · Murrumbidgee
  LaborNNAye 0, No 2
• Marisa Paterson · Murrumbidgee
  LaborNAye 0, No 1 · no record on 1
• Michael Pettersson · Yerrabi
  LaborNAye 0, No 1 · no record on 1
• Rachel Stephen-Smith · Kurrajong
  LaborNNAye 0, No 2
• Suzanne Orr · Yerrabi
  LaborNNAye 0, No 2
• Taimus Werner-Gibbings · Brindabella
  LaborNNAye 0, No 2
• Tara Cheyne · Ginninderra
  LaborNNAye 0, No 2
• Yvette Berry · Ginninderra
  LaborNNAye 0, No 2
• Andrew Braddock · Yerrabi
  ACT GreensAAAye 2, No 0
• Jo Clay · Ginninderra
  ACT GreensAAAye 2, No 0
• Laura Nuttall · Brindabella
  ACT GreensAAAye 2, No 0
• Rebecca Vassarotti · Kurrajong
  ACT GreensNo recorded vote on these
• Chiaka Barry · Ginninderra
  Canberra LiberalsNNAye 0, No 2
• Deborah Morris · Brindabella
  Canberra LiberalsNo recorded vote on these
• Ed Cocks · Murrumbidgee
  Canberra LiberalsNNAye 0, No 2
• Elizabeth Lee · Kurrajong
  Canberra LiberalsNAye 0, No 1 · no record on 1
• James Milligan · Yerrabi
  Canberra LiberalsNNAye 0, No 2
• Jeremy Hanson · Murrumbidgee
  Canberra LiberalsNAye 0, No 1 · no record on 1
• Leanne Castley · Yerrabi
  Canberra LiberalsNNAye 0, No 2
• Mark Parton · Brindabella
  Canberra LiberalsNNAye 0, No 2
• Peter Cain · Ginninderra
  Canberra LiberalsNNAye 0, No 2
• Fiona Carrick · Murrumbidgee
  IndependentAAAye 2, No 0
• Thomas Emerson · Kurrajong
  IndependentAAAye 2, No 0

The votes

1. 1. 4 September 2025 · Environment—wood heatersFinal vote on a motion. The deciding vote on a motion, as worded at the time.Review in progress

   A Greens motion on wood heater smoke and its effect on health. The motion as it stood was voted down. (our summary; the question as recorded is below)

   Question as recorded: That the motion be agreed to. Question resolved in the negative.

   Voting Aye would count as for this issue (review in progress). The motion sought stronger action on wood heater pollution.

   Ayes 6, Noes 13. Who voted each way · Official record, p. 2476 ·

2. 2. 17 March 2026 · Climate change adaptation and emissions reductionAmendment. A vote on changing the wording of a motion or bill. Voting against a change can mean "not like this", not opposition to the idea.Review in progress

   Mr Emerson's changes to a Greens climate motion, including bringing the net zero target forward from 2045 to 2040. They were voted down. (our summary; the question as recorded is below)

   Question as recorded: That Mr Emerson’s amendments be agreed to. Question resolved in the negative.

   Voting Aye would count as for this issue (review in progress). The changes called for a faster climate target.

   Ayes 6, Noes 17. Who voted each way · Official record, p. 827 ·

Other Assembly decisions on climate and environment

13 decisions on this topic since November 2024, newest first. Most were decided on the voices, without a recorded vote. Grouped into this topic by key words, so a few may belong elsewhere.

• 22 October 2026Bees and other pollinators: SupportMoved by Taimus Werner-Gibbings · Passed on the voices, no names recorded · 1 change agreed first
• 24 September 2026Data centres: Infrastructure developmentMoved by Laura Nuttall · Passed in a recorded vote, 15 to 6 · 2 changes agreed first
• 15 September 2026Animal welfare management data: Order to table: Return of documentsMoved by Tara Cheyne · Passed on the voices, no names recorded
• 10 June 2026Wildlife conservation support: Regulatory reform and reportingMoved by Caitlin Tough · Passed on the voices, no names recorded
• 25 March 2026City and environment legislation amendment bill 2026Moved by Tara Cheyne · Passed on the voices, no names recorded

See all 13 on the Decisions page →