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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Petra Stock

Coalition scores just 1/100 points for environment and climate policies from conservation organisation

Composite image featuring (L-R) Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, Greens leader Adam Bandt and PM Anthony Albanese
Peter Dutton, Adam Bandt and Anthony Albanese. The Coalition’s single point was awarded for its acknowledgment of nuclear waste concerns related to Aukus. Composite: The Guardian / AAP

One of Australia’s largest conservation organisations has awarded the federal Coalition just one out of 100 for its environment and climate change policies – the lowest score it has given the Liberal and National parties in more than 20 years of compiling pre-election scorecards.

Labor scraped through with a pass – on 54% – while the Greens achieved 98%, according to the scorecard, which ranked the major parties and key independents on their policies for protecting nature, championing renewable energy, and rejecting nuclear and fossil fuels.

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