Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has described Bill Shorten's decision to take a 45 per cent emission reduction target to last year's election as a “mistake”.
Opposition leader Anthony Albanese has revealed details for the first time about the direction he will take Labor's emissions reduction target in. Amid ongoing scrutiny about Australia's climate change policies during the deadly bushfire crisis, Mr Albanese has described Bill Shorten's decision to take a 45 per cent emission reduction target to last year's election as a “mistake”.
Speaking exclusively with Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell, the Labor leader has given his strongest indication yet that a 45 per cent reduction by 2030 wouldn't be feasible due to the Coalition's length in government. The major interview reveals voters should not expect Labor's exact target anytime soon, with Mr Albanese suggesting the timeframe for his emissions policy would likely extend beyond 2030.
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