Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was “keen” to defend fossil fuels this morning despite the government’s aim of 43 per cent emissions reduction by 2030.
“He might be going for a 43 per cent climate emissions reduction target by 2030, but he was keen to defend fossil fuels this morning when
asked about a decision announced yesterday by Resources Minister Madeleine King to open up thousands of kilometres in gas and oil exploration areas.”
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