Dutton’s surprise climate policy proves he ‘can’t be taken seriously’, Albanese says
PM says opposition leader's refusal to name a short-term emissions reduction target in line with Paris agreement is calculated to reignite climate wars
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Anthony Albanese says Peter Dutton has forfeited his claim to the prime ministership because refusing to name a short-term emissions reduction target shows he is not serious about addressing climate change.
Some Liberal MPs were taken by surprise when Dutton confirmed the opposition would not name a 2030 climate target until after the next election. Moderate Liberals have sought to downplay the significance of the announcement, stressing the party remains committed to net zero by 2050 amid concerns it may hurt the Coalition in seats held by, or under threat from, climate-focused teal" independents.
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