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Media Statement: Australia’s Post-2020 Emissions Reduction Target

The Government announced a target of 26‑28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 for Australia on 11 August 2015. This statement sets out the Authority’s observations on the target. View the Statement on Australia’s 2030 target.

Published date: 14 Aug 2015

The Government announced a target of 26‑28 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 for Australia on 11 August 2015. This statement sets out the Authority’s observations on the target.

View the Statement on Australia’s 2030 target.

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