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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Australian leader wants legislated carbon reduction target

AAP

Australia’s Parliament sat on Tuesday for the first time since May elections with the new prime minister determined to have a greenhouse gas reduction target enshrined in law.

Legislation that would force Australia to reduce its emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by the end of the decade will be introduced Wednesday into the House of Representatives.

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