The Climate Change Authority has recommended Australia set a 2035 target to reduce the nation's greenhouse gas emissions by 62-70% compared with 2005 levels.
The Authority's members agreed unanimously that the target it has recommended constitutes an ambitious, yet achievable goal. It requires what the science demands: strong and urgent action, and aligns with our obligations to advise on a path that is economically, environmentally and socially responsible.
Our recommended target will deliver some of the largest emissions cuts anywhere around the world. On a per-capita basis, the target equates to a 76-81% reduction once projected population growth over the coming decade is included. Australians' average pollution profile would improve faster than our peers, particularly over the 2031-35 period, as we build momentum beyond the 2030 legislated target.
