LNP orders review of Queensland’s emissions reduction target of 75% by 2035

Conservation groups condemn the move along with the government's decision to extend the life of coal power stations

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Queensland's target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2035 could face the scrap heap, with the state energy minister ordering a review of the ambitious legislation.

The Clean Economy Jobs Bill was passed into law last year, with the backing of both Labor and the Liberal National party.

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