Confused Coalition stance on 2030 emissions target risks ‘chasing away’ investment, Albanese says
by Amy Remeikis, Adam Morton, Josh Butler and Sarah B from on (#6NEB5)
Prime minister says there will be regrettable' consequences for global relationships after Liberal leader won't commit to 2030 target
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The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has accused Peter Dutton of being afraid of the future" and risking chasing away" investment in clean energy in Australia, after the opposition leader confirmed the Coalition will not set a 2030 emissions reduction target unless it wins the next election.
Albanese called Dutton's stance absurd", highlighting confused messages from the Coalition about its climate policy, and saying any backtrack on Australia's emissions reductions commitments would be walking away from the Paris agreement".
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