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Politics and the Safeguard Mechanism

As discussed in a recent JTZC post (1), the new ALP government has increased Australia’s GHG reduction target relative to a 2005 baseline from 26 - 28% to 43% by 2030.  In tonnage terms this means reducing 2030 emissions by an additional 88 million ...

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Australia’s New Carbon Target

After last May’s federal election Australia’s carbon reduction target was increased from a 26-28% reduction below 2005 levels to a 43% reduction.  Legislation to enable this further reduction in CO2 emissions and to “enshrine” a net zero target by 2 ...