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John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland

Labor has introduced its controversial climate bill to parliament. Here's how to give it real teeth

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Earlier today, the federal government introduced its hotly awaited climate change bill to parliament. Despite the attention and controversy it’s attracted, the proposed legislation – as it stands – would be almost entirely symbolic.

Labor has updated Australia’s obligations under the Paris Agreement. So we’re already committed to a 43% emissions reduction by 2030, based on 2005 levels.

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