Anthony Albanese commits Labor to emissions reduction target of 43% by 2030
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#5SMEA)
In opposition leader's most significant policy announcement to date, Albanese also pledges to boost renewables share of grid to 82%
Anthony Albanese will set an emissions reduction target of 43% by 2030 and boost the share of renewables in the national electricity market to 82% if Labor wins the coming federal election.
The ALP leader has unveiled Labor's most electorally risky policy commitment since the 2019 election defeat, declaring a more ambitious target would spur $76bn in investment and reduce average annual household power bills by $275 in 2025 and $378 in 2030.
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