Labor says Scott Morrison's dropping of Kyoto credits to meet climate targets is 'pathetic'

Labor leader says Australia needs to pledge to deliver net-zero emissions by 2050

Labor and green groups are calling for an overhaul of Australia's climate policies after reports Scott Morrison is planning for Australia to abandon the use of Kyoto carryover credits to achieve its emissions reduction targets.

Nine newspapers reported on Saturday the Australian prime minister will tell world leaders next week that Australia will not use the controversial accounting method to satisfy its 2030 target under the Paris agreement.