Victorian government pledges to slash state’s carbon emissions by 50% by 2030

Long-awaited strategy includes plan to power all government-owned schools and hospitals with renewables by 2025

The Victorian government has promised to cut the state's greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, in an announcement of long-awaited climate targets that outstrip commitments made by the Morrison government.

The plan, announced on Sunday, will see Victoria power all government-owned enterprises, including schools and hospitals, by renewables by 2025.