Climate change: Victoria pledges zero net carbon emissions by 2050

Premier Daniel Andrews says Labor will legislate targets and reduce emissions via 'pledge program'

Victoria has announced a plan to reduce its net carbon emissions to zero by 2050.

The move places Victoria at the head of the pack of states and territories, along with South Australia, which has the same 2050 target, and the ACT, which has other strong emissions and renewable energy targets. Victoria's move could be more significant, though, since it contributed significantly more to Australia's overall emissions.