The bill to enshrine a 43 per cent emission reduction target in law has passed the lower house, with the legislation supported by the Greens, the majority of the crossbench and Liberal MP Bridget Archer.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the legislation as an opportunity to end the "climate wars" - long the source of political division in Australia.Labor’s climate bill to enshrine in law a 2030 emissions reduction target has passed its first hurdle.
The federal government's proposal would enshrine in law a 43 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030 based on 2005 levels, which underpins Labor's policy to secure Australia's energy transition from its reliance on fossil fuels.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the bill as a chance to end the “climate wars”, but the Coalition argues it's not required to adopt the emissions target.
The teal independents were able to secure amendments to the bill, broadly aimed at more explicitly detailing its accountability and monitoring measures. The federal government's deal to secure agreement from the Greens is also critical in paving the way for it to eventually to pass the Senate.
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