Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action welcomes news that the NSW Government's Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill will include an interim target of 70% emission reduction by 2035.
Commenting on the developments, CEO, Serena Joyner said: "We are relieved and encouraged to see that the NSW Coalition, along with crossbench colleagues, has been able to negotiate with the Labor Government to ensure their original 2035 target of 70% will be included in the Bill. This is a standout example of how bipartisan support on climate action leads to better outcomes.
"While more needs to be done to protect our communities and environment from worsening climate change driven events like the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires, these sorts of commitments, that have support from all parties, are important.
"Now, as we head into another potentially devastating summer and fires already destroying homes and lives, it is vital that we see greater climate action through investment in emissions-reducing renewable energy, strong regulation of industry emissions and planning decisions on new projects that adequately account for the social cost of climate impacts."
