Business and farming groups say 2030 emissions target ‘critical for investments’ after Dutton ditches policy

Groups that often support Coalition - including Australian Industry Group and National Farmers' Federation - call for credible and consistent framework'

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Major business and farming groups say Australia's existing 2030 climate targets are critical" and have warned against chopping and changing energy policy, in a shot across the bows of the Coalition.

On Thursday 18 organisations - including some closely aligned with the Coalition's core constituencies - issued a joint statement saying investors required a certain, credible and consistent policy framework".

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