Coalition claims it will meet 2030 emissions target – but only by using accounting loophole

Emissions expected to be 13% lower than 2005 by 2030 but government plans to use 'carryover credits' from Kyoto protocol

The federal government has released new data that suggests the Morrison government is on track to meet the emissions reduction target it set at the Paris climate conference, but only by including an accounting loophole.

The emissions projections report suggests Australia will better its 2030 emissions target, a 26%-28% cut below 2005 levels, by 16 million tonnes of carbon dioxide.