NSW set to enshrine net zero emissions by 2050 in law and create monitoring panel

Exclusive: Labor government to introduce centrepiece climate legislation on Thursday, saying it shows it is serious' about driving down emissions

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New South Wales is poised to have its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets of 50% by 2030 and net zero by 2050 enshrined in law and an independent advisory panel created to monitor the state's progress.

The Minns government will on Thursday introduce its centrepiece climate change legislation to NSW parliament to entrench the targets and set up the Net Zero Commission and fulfil two election commitments.

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