The Albanese government's climate change bill has come under fire from the Greens, who have criticised the adequacy of the 43 per cent emissions target and expressed concerns that opening new coal and gas projects could increase pollution.
The Albanese Government is expected to table its climate change bill in the first week of Parliament where it will formally legislate its 43 per cent emissions reduction target.
Stream more news on climate change with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022“That’s what our focus is on. Whatever shape this bill is as it works through parliament, we’re not here to pass a bill and feel good and have some confetti drop from the ceiling.
Last week, the Party’s leader Adam Bandt said he would be open to supporting the bill if such a declaration was made but dug in his heels on changing his party’s position. The bill is expected to be introduced to the House of Representatives when Parliament sits for the first time next week.
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