The Albanese government has announced Australia will commit to cutting emissions by between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035.
The wide range seeks to straddle, to the extent possible, those in business pressing for the target to be kept relatively modest and environmentalists who want more ambition. The government said it took into account the unpredictability of changing technology.
Announcing the target at a news conference on Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “This is a reasonable target supported by science and a practical plan to get there, and built on proven technology.
