1. Strong Climate Leadership and Governance
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. Zali remains committed to science-based, urgent climate action to safeguard a sustainable future for Australia.
Zali's Record
- Led the introduction of the Climate Change Act 2022: Through Zali’s Climate Act Now campaign, she led the introduction of legislation to establish a clear pathway to net-zero emissions.
- Held government accountable on methane emissions: The Government has committed to investigating better measurement and monitoring for methane emissions in the it’s response to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act Review.
- Stopped PEP11 offshore oil project: Alongside community pressure, and other independent MPs, Zali helped to end PEP11 offshore oil project.
Local Engagement
- Climate Leadership Forum – Expert panel discussion of the 5-step plan to Net Zero for Australia.
- Can Advertising Save the Planet? – Forum to discuss the role the advertising and media industry can play in helping combat the climate crisis.
- Climate Action Now – Community forum to discuss 75% emission reduction by 2035.
Zali’s Commitment to You
- Sustainability Commitment: Commit Australia to at least 75% emissions reduction by 2035.
- Stronger environmental protections: Full implementation of the Samuel Review to update the EPBC Act.
- Less Plastic: Commit to implementing the Drowning in Waste report recommendations.
Parliamentary Action
- Environmental protections – Zali asks if we can trust Labor to continue to protect the environment (Watch here)
- Waste and plastics - Zali speaks on Drowning in Waste report (Watch here)
- Proposed Amendment to the Nature Positive Laws – Zali moves amendments to the Nature Positive Bill to introduce clarity that the object and duties of the proposed Environmental Protection Agency is to enhance the protection of the environment (Watch here)
- 75% reduction of emissions by 2035 - Zali asks the government when it will properly mitigate climate risk with a strong 2035 target (Watch here)
- Methane measurement - Zali speaks about climate risk and methane measurement, monitoring and reporting (Watch here)
- Urgent climate action - Zali urges the government to take climate action in response to gas project approvals (Watch here)
- EPBC Reform - Crossbench urges the Government that reforms to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act are to be completed this parliamentary term (April 2024) (Watch here)
- Condemns the Beetaloo Gas Project – Zali highlights that the Beetaloo Gas Project is a proven emissions and climate bomb (Feb 2024) (Watch Here)
- Impact of natural disasters on young people – Zali highlights the importance of recognising young people’s role in building climate resilience (Watch Here)
- Global boiling concerns – The crossbench calls on government to respond to escalating climate threat - (Watch Here)
- Household electrification – Zali urges the government for stronger action on household electrification (June 2023) (Watch Here)
- First Nations Communities & Net Zero – Government adopted Zali’s amendment to Future Made in Australia, so that First Nations communities can participate in and share the benefits of the net zero transition
- You can find the full list of speeches here: Parliamentary Updates
Media Coverage
- Renew Economy (June 2019): “Zali Steggall issues call to arms on renewables sector”
- ABC News (Feb 2020): “Zali Steggall wants the public to force politicians to act on climate change”
- The Conversation (Nov 2020) “Zali Steggall’s new climate change bill comes just as economic sectors step up”
- Northern Beaches Advocate (Aug 2021) “Steggall pushes to end PEP11”
- The Conversation (Aug 2022) “Women are turning the tide on climate policy worldwide, and may launch a new era for Australia”
- ABC News (Aug 2022) “Climate target bill passes lower house after being amended by Greens and 'teal' crossbenchers”
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The Australian (September 2024) “Zali Steggall and teals demand 75pc emission cut target by 2035”
2. Re-energise the Economy by Investing in Clean Opportunities
A strong economy is the foundation of opportunity and prosperity. Zali is committed to enabling Australia’s sustainability superpower potential and strengthening our economic independence through energy security.
Zali’s Record
- Encouraged innovative green industries: Supported programs that help small businesses adopt new technologies that are good for the environment.
- Advocated for a faster renewable energy transition: Supported large-scale investment in wind, solar, and battery storage.
- Reduce emissions and energy bills: Secured $1.4m in funding to electrify Manly Andrew Boy Charlton pool
Zali’s Commitment to You
- Greater Investment in Clean Energy and Storage: Support investment in low emission growth industries including biofuels, renewables, green hydrogen, rare earth minerals and industrial automation.
- A renewable energy superpower by continuing investment in clean industries, including hydrogen, battery storage, and advanced manufacturing, to drive economic growth.
- Ending Fossil Fuel Subsidies: Calling for an end to taxpayer-funded support for coal, oil, and gas industries. Comprehensively plan to decarbonise transport and industry.
Parliamentary Action
- Decarbonised industries – Zali calls for stronger investment in decarbonised industries, including to help progress research and development and domestic manufacturing (June 2024) (Watch Here)
- Opposed funding of the fossil fuel industry – Zali moved a disallowance motion to cancel the Beetaloo Cooperative Drilling Program
- Motion on Renewable Industry Investment (June 2023): Introduced a motion calling for a national strategy on clean energy industry growth.
You can find the full list of speeches here: Parliamentary Updates
Media Coverage
- Australian Financial Review (March 2025) ‘Time to take politics out of the energy debate’
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Australian Manufacturing Forum (Feb 2023) ‘Zali Steggall supports National Reconstruction Fund’
3. Strengthen our Democracy, Integrity and Government Accountability
Zali has been a leading advocate for integrity reforms in politics. Australians deserve a transparent, accountable government.
Zali’s Record
- National Anti-Corruption Commission to crack down on corrupt conduct by public officials and politicians
- Merits-based Administrative Appeals Tribunal meaning that judicial decisions will be made by people who are qualified for the job
- Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission to better hold politicians to account for wrongdoing
- Truth in political advertising to protect voters from lies in election campaigns
- Raised concerns about the fast-tracking of legislation without scrutiny highlighting the need for transparent, accountable governance, including in digital surveillance and law enforcement.
Zali’s Commitment to You
- Ethical Political Advertising Code: Enhance our democracy by implementing stronger voter protections to stamp out misinformation in our elections and ban misleading political advertising.
- Bolstering Anti-Corruption Framework: Strengthen the National Anti-Corruption Commission by reducing the threshold for corrupt conduct and introducing public hearings.
- Transparent Spending of Public Money: Ensure public money serves public interests by setting key performance indicators with oversight and transparent, ongoing reporting of spending for projects over a set threshold.
- Independent Media: Fund a strong ABC and support independent media
Parliamentary Action
- Electoral Reform Bill – Zali raised significant concerns about the Electoral Reform Bill (Watch here)
- Truth in political advertising - Proposed Voter Protections in Political Advertising Bill (Nov 2023) to address truth in political advertising (Watch Here)
- Transparency in grants – Zali calls for greater transparency in sporting grants (Watch here)
- Parliamentary Integrity – Zali calls to improve integrity of question time in Parliament (Sept 2023) (Watch here)
Media Coverage
- SBS News (2023) – Zali pushes for government integrity and discipline with public money (Listen here)
- ABC News (Feb 2025) – ‘Zali Steggall confronts Don Farrell during his doorstop’
- AdNews (Nov 2023) – ‘Zali Steggall’s Bill to ‘stop lies in political advertising’
- ABC Radio (April 2024) – Zali discusses parliamentary integrity (Listen here)
- Sydney Morning Hearld (March 2022) – 'Zali Steggall’s fight to ban dirty tricks in election campaigns'
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