Green Guide to Government Policy
Advocating green policies
Thu 30 Apr, 2009 Advocacy
In this section
- GBCA green building three-point plan
- A New Deal for Urban Australia
- Improving existing buildings - what finance options are available?
- Advocacy agenda 2010-2013
- Submissions to Government in 2013
- Submissions to Government in 2012
- Submissions to government in 2011
- The Australian Government’s Clean Energy Future package
- Carbon pricing and Australia's property and construction industry
- GBCA supports Thriving Neighbourhoods conference
- Businesses for a Clean Economy (B4CE)
- The Advocate - July 2011
- Putting a price on pollution: what it means for Australia’s property and construction industry
- A summary of Built Environment Meets Parliament (BEMP) 2011
- A Minister for Cities is needed to build Australia's future, says ASBEC
- Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing: Update on Commercial Programs
- Submission to the 2011-2012 Federal Budget
- GBCA Sustainable Population Strategy submission
- GBCA submission to DCCEE Tax Breaks for Green Buildings Consultation Paper
- Our cities: building a productive, sustainable and liveable future
- Calling for submissions for the Tax Breaks for Green Buildings consultation paper
- The Advocate - October and November 2010
- Green Schools
- The Advocate - September 2010
- Federal election an opportunity to move green building from voluntary to vital
- Water Industry Competition Amendment Regulation 2010- call for comment
- UK Green Building Council - Coalition Agreement
- The Advocate - May 2010
- The Advocate - April 2010
- The Advocate - March 2010
- The Advocate - February 2010
- The Advocate - January 2010
- The National Strategy on Energy Efficiency
- Call to Action Copenhagen by International Organisations of Architects
- GBCA submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Safe Climate Bill
- GBCA's Submission to the Australian Building Codes Boards
- GBCA's 2009 Federal Budget Submission
- Advocating green policies
- Advocacy wins in 2009
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has built strong relationships with federal, state and local government decision-makers to promote and support the industry's transition to greener buildings.
The GBCA works with government, industry and the community to:
- Lead the property industry in partnership with government to develop effective policies and regulation that will secure an environmentally sustainable property industry
- Establish Green Star as the environmental rating tool of choice
- Collaborate with government to increase national minimum standards within Australia's building code
- Develop appropriate labelling and performance standards of materials and products
- Deliver industry-leading events, training and conferences to expand knowledge about Green Star and green building practices
- Connect with other organisations around the world, such as the World Green Building Council, to accelerate global sustainable building.
Achieving significant emissions reductions requires immediate action from government, industry and the community. With the right policy mix and support, a substantial reduction in Australian greenhouse gas emissions is achievable without significant adjustments to our lifestyle.
The GBCA's national reach
The GBCA became an organisation with genuine national coverage in 2008 when state managers were appointed to provide an 'on the ground' presence. The state managers liaise with members and project teams undertaking Green Star certification, and engage with state and local governments to pursue the GBCA's advocacy priorities.
2009 advocacy wins
