09 April 2025

Lunch with The Hon. Matt Kean

Join us in person and hear The Hon. Matt Kean share his reflections on the opportunities in front of Australia for decarbonising our economy and seizing new economic opportunities in one.

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Date

Wednesday 9 April 2025

Time

12:15 PM - 2:00 PM

Cost

$90
Guiding Australia's pathway to net zero:
Climate insights and policy priorities from the Climate Change Authority

The Climate Change Authority is Australia's leading advisory body providing independent advice on climate policies and progress. At a time of rapid change in climate policy domestically and globally, the Authority's Chair, the Hon. Matt Kean, will share his reflections on the opportunities in front of Australia for decarbonising our economy and seizing new economic opportunities in one. He will also delve into the insights and recommendations from the Authority's latest expert reports and reviews and discuss the important role of science and evidence in shaping policies in national interest.

Speaker


KEAN Matt
The Honourable Matt Kean
Chair, Climate Change Authority of Australia and Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Wollemi Capital
Chair, Climate Change Authority of Australia and Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Wollemi Capital
Matt was appointed as Chair of the Climate Change Authority on 5 August 2024 for a term of 5 years. He was previously the Member for Hornsby in the NSW Parliament from 2011 until 2 August 2024.

Matt was most recently the NSW Shadow Minister for Health. He was Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal party from August 2022 until March 2023. Throughout his 13-year political career, Matt also held ministries of Innovation and Better Regulation, Treasury, Energy and Environment. As Treasurer and Energy Minister of NSW, Matt championed climate action that is in the best interests of households and businesses. In 2020, he delivered the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap: A 20-year plan for NSW's energy infrastructure. The roadmap spurs private investment in renewable energy while reducing emissions and power bills for the people of NSW.

Matt commenced in the role of Director, Regulatory Affairs and Strategic Partnerships at Wollemi Capital on 15 August 2024.