Minister explains Australia’s plans for net zero emissions by 2050

The Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction says he hopes Australia can “get on with it” now it has finally committed to a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Angus Taylor told Tom Elliott his vision was for a “practical, achievable” pathway to drive down emissions.

“My hope is we just get on with it and do this in a sensible way which protects jobs, creates opportunities for all Australians, and strengthens traditional industries like agriculture and manufacturing and labor comes in behind it,” he said.

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