Australia passes new Climate Change Bill

The Albanese Government’s Climate Change Bill 2022 has passed the House of Representatives today / The Bill will enshrine into law an emissions reduction target of 43 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050

It has brought together business, industry, unions, farmers, community and conservation groups, all of whom have asked the Parliament to put Australia on the path to net-zero emissions. For nine years, Australia has stumbled from one policy to another, and this overdue legislation will provide energy and investment certainty and usher the next generation of economic growth and opportunity. It locks in 43 per cent as Australia’s target to reduce emissions and ensures a whole-of-government approach to drive towards that... ... More: Official Press Release Australian Government

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