How Australia plans to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

According to advice from the Climate Change Authority, half of the light vehicles sold between now and 2035 will need to be electric vehicles. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

The Albanese government has revealed it wants to cut greenhouse gas emissions by between 62% and 70% by 2035, based on 2005 levels.

The target was much anticipated, but the government also revealed a suite of major reports that outline how the country could get to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.