Opposition leader Matthew Guy said he would legislate a 50 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030, if elected in November.
Opposition leader Matthew Guy says he will legislate a 50 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030, if elected.The Andrews government already has a 50 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030, but its interim target has not been legislated.
“The Victorian Liberals and Nationals are serious about climate change and have a sensible plan to achieve net-zero based on real solutions, not ideology,” Newbury said.Kane Thornton, chief executive of the Clean Energy Council, said an interim target of 50 per cent was a good step forward but would ultimately need to be strengthened over time.
Thornton agreed legislating the interim target would provide more certainty and encourage investment in renewable projects, such as wind or solar farms.The Coalition would also fund a $1 billion strategy to support clean hydrogen, if elected. The package would not explicitly rule out hydrogen that is produced with coal, but the funding for research and development would focus on producing hydrogen using renewables.
A supply guarantee would ensure that residents were offered on-shore gas extracted from Victoria first, cheapening gas bills. TheThe announcement comes after the opposition promised rebates for both solar panels and home batteries, of up to $4400 for owner-occupiers and $8800 for rentals, expanding on an Andrews government package, a move welcomed by Environment Victoria.
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