The Liberals dropped net zero. Will it make any difference to Australia’s climate response?

By Anna Malos, Climateworks Centre Country Lead, Australia, Monash University

On Thursday, the Liberals reversed their commitment to net zero by 2050. While it’s impossible to predict precisely what this decision means for climate action in Australia, the policies and laws already in place suggest momentum will continue.

There’s no question the climate policies of opposition parties matter – especially for investor and business confidence. But understanding the policies and laws already in place helps understand where progress will happen regardless.

Just this year, Australia published a Net…

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