CANBERRA, ACT, Dec. 5 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following media release:

Australia and New Zealand have agreed to new measures to help unlock the golden economic opportunities of the net zero transformation and streamline and modernise regulation.

This is all about cheaper and cleaner energy for households and businesses, and boosting trade, investment, and productivity on both sides of the Tasman through clear and constructive climate action.

Today we were hosted by New Zealand Minister of Finance, Nicola Willis, and Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Simon Watts, for the third Australia‑New Zealand Climate and Finance Dialogue in Auckland.

Yesterday, Minister Bowen was welcomed by New Zealand solar and batter...