Australia could reach an ‘ambitious’ emissions cut of up to 75% by 2035, advisers tell Labor

The Climate Change Authority has told the Labor government that cuts in carbon emissions of up to 75% are possible by 2035. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Australia could meet an “ambitious” target to cut national greenhouse gases by at least 65% and up to 75% by 2035, according to an initial assessment by the Albanese government’s climate advisory body.

The Climate Change Authority has been commissioned to advise the government on a 2035 target and plans to cut emissions from electricity and energy, transport, industry and waste, agriculture and land, resources and buildings.