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Opposition Rejects Labor’s New 2035 Climate Target, Calls for Costings

The Labor government has unveiled its new 2035 target to cut emissions in Australia.
Opposition Rejects Labor’s New 2035 Climate Target, Calls for Costings
Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Aug. 26, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Monica O’Shea
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Both Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud will oppose Labor’s newly unveiled climate targets for Australia.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Sept. 18 he will aim to reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 62 to 70 percent by 2035.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]