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Anna Malos, Climateworks Centre Country Lead, Australia, Monash University

Australia can hit an 85% emissions cut by 2035 – if government and business seize the moment

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Discussions are hotting up over Australia’s 2035 emission reduction target, which the federal government is due to reveal by September this year. It will be a crucial announcement, for several reasons.

The target signals to the world whether Australia is willing to do its fair share to tackle global warming. The decision will also guide Australia’s pathway to its net-zero goal. And it will be closely watched by Pacific nations urging Australia to step up on climate policy.

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