ACT plans far-reaching electrification of vehicles and homes in drive to reduce emissions

Territory government says it will phase out natural gas and pursue electrification of buses and private cars

The Australian Capital Territory plans to phase out natural gas, electrify its bus fleets and public school buildings, and introduce incentives for drivers who buy electric cars.

The ACT government announced its climate strategy for 2019-25 on Monday, with several nation-first policies it said would further the territory's "global leading climate efforts".