Peter Dutton accused of trying to ‘rip up’ Australia’s commitment to Paris climate agreement
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from on (#6NCGR)
Opposition leader reportedly told News Corp he would oppose the legislated 2030 emissions target - a 43% cut compared with 2005 levels - at the next election
Peter Dutton has been accused of planning to break Australia's commitment to the landmark Paris climate agreement after he said he would reject the country's 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target.
The opposition leader reportedly told the Weekend Australian that he would oppose the legislated 2030 emissions target - a 43% cut compared with 2005 levels - at the next election but remain committed to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
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