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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn and Ben Smee

Queensland government pledges to end reliance on coal-fired power by 2035

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk
Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says a new renewables target of 70% by 2032 will also be legislated. Photograph: Darren England/AAP

Queensland will end its reliance on coal-fired power by 2035 under a 10-year $62bn energy plan to create a clean “super-grid” of solar, wind and hydroelectric power.

In a historic announcement for a state known for its coal mining, the premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said Queensland was facing a “climate emergency” and a bold vision was needed.

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