Australian opposition party pledges to slash emissions if elected next year

Climate debate likely to be a key topic of debate ahead of next year's election as incumbent Coalition government faces criticism over 2030 targets

Campaign promise: Australia's Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese will set a target to cut emissions 43% by 2030 if his party wins next year's federal election
Campaign promise: Australia's Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese will set a target to cut emissions 43% by 2030 if his party wins next year's federal electionPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 3 December 2021, 06:20Updated 3 December 2021, 06:20