Queensland LNP pledges net zero 2050 target at next election amid ‘deeply troubling’ rise in emissions

Leader David Crisafulli's announcement drew immediate criticism from environmentalists saying the move is not science-based

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Queensland's opposition has announced it will bring a net zero emissions target by 2050 to the next state election at the LNP's annual convention in Brisbane over the weekend.

LNP leader David Crisafulli said it was deeply troubling" that emissions had increased in Queensland over the past several years.

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