Anthony Albanese promises resources sector ‘orderly’ reduction in emissions

Labor is under pressure on climate policy from Greens who propose ban on high-carbon projects

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Anthony Albanese has promised to work with the resources sector to reduce emissions in a predictable and orderly way" as Labor comes under increased pressure from the Greens to ban emissions intensive projects.

Albanese made the comment to the minerals industry parliamentary dinner on Monday, suggesting the cooperation and dialogue" Labor achieved at the two-day jobs and skills summit should be the rule" not a 48-hour exception".