‘Hollow’: how the Australian government’s 2050 net zero pledge was reported around the world

Some of the harshest criticism came from CNN, which labelled Australia the rich world's weakest link at Cop26'

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The Australian government's net zero by 2050 plan has been met with scepticism overseas, with major international media organisations labelling Scott Morrison's announcement this week hollow" and hard to believe".

Some of the harshest criticism came from CNN, which labelled Australia the rich world's weakest link at Cop26". The broadcaster contrasted the Morrison government's defiant" climate plan against the US, UK and EU's efforts to legislate net zero and cut greenhouse gas emissions.