7am How the government’s climate targets stack up
Sep 18, 2025
Amy Remeikis, contributing editor at The New Daily, dives into Australia's new climate targets and their implications. She explores the ambitious 62–70% emissions reduction goal set for 2035 and critiques the government’s reliance on unproven technologies like carbon capture. Remeikis discusses how this plan measures up against global standards and highlights concerns from Pacific nations regarding Australia’s ongoing coal and gas projects. Join her for insights into the political landscape of climate policy and what it means for future generations.
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Policy Is Expansion, Not Transformation
- The government's 2035 package mostly expands existing renewable programs and funding rather than introducing new policy shifts.
- Amy Remeikis says the crucial missing change is a stop to new coal and gas expansion, which undermines the plan's effectiveness.
Target Range Falls Short Of 1.5°C Path
- A 62–70% 2035 target cannot keep warming to 1.5°C according to Amy Remeikis and the climate risk assessment.
- She argues the minimum needed by 2035 was about 75% and relying on future tech is insufficient.
Stop Banking On Future Technology
- Do not rely on unproven technologies as an excuse to delay emissions cuts, Amy warns.
- Prioritise immediate action like halting new fossil projects instead of banking on future carbon capture or offsets.