climate policy

Monday, September 28

Govt set for tech investment over net zero emissions

The Morrison government is set to adopt a technology investment target instead of signing up to a global agreement to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Crossbench climate push as Nats lash "dole bludger" renewables

Lower house crossbenchers are throwing their support behind an independent MP’s bill to curb emissions and re-establish a climate commission.

The Coalition says Labor's climate policy will cost businesses $25 billion over a decade. Photo: AAP/Dan Peled

Labor's climate policy will cost business billions: Cormann

Labor’s plans to take action on climate change would force Australian businesses to shell out $25 billion in the coming decade, according to the coalition.

Greens plan for pollution tax, shutting down coal industry

The Greens plan to use their power in the Senate to hold Labor to account on climate policy.