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Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
David Pocock on the 2035 climate targets and political will
Australian Politics
28 minutes 34 seconds
2 months ago
David Pocock on the 2035 climate targets and political will
In a defining week for climate action, the Albanese government has unveiled a commitment to cut emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035. But vocal climate advocate Senator David Pocock says a minimum of 75% is needed to ‘do our bit’. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the ACT independent about his pessimism about political leadership on climate ambition – despite the government’s own warnings against a lack of action. He also discusses his criticism of ANU leadership, Labor’s declining political will on gambling reform and why he thinks Canberra is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets
Australian Politics
Guardian Australia's political team examine what’s happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
