Coherent climate policy needed post-poll

Australia's competitive advantage in coal is gone, and coherent policies are needed, Ai group says. (AAP)

A major business group is urging the winner of the federal election in May to work with the states and industry to help prepare for a faster and more coherent transition to a clean economy.

In its latest series of reports outlining post-election policies, the Australian Industry Group wants to see deeper 2030 goals to ensure zero net emissions are achieved by 2050.