Politics Now Labor unveils 2035 climate targets. What next?
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Sep 18, 2025 Tom McIlroy, Political Editor at Guardian Australia, joins the discussion to delve into the Albanese Government's ambitious 2035 climate targets, set between 62-70%. He highlights the resurgence of climate debates within the Coalition, focusing on Sussan Ley's stance against pursuing net zero at any cost. The conversation shifts to Ley's economic vision, exploring internal tensions among party members. Additionally, McIlroy analyzes Albanese's Pacific diplomacy and upcoming UN engagements, including key issues like Palestinian recognition and the AUKUS agreement.
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2035 Target Is Ambitious But Practical
- The Albanese government set a 2035 emissions target of 62–70% guided by science and modelling.
- The target seeks to balance ambition with practicality while underpinning the net zero-by-2050 commitment.
International Comparisons Are Tricky
- The 2035 target matters for Australia's international standing and Paris commitments.
- Different baselines and land-use accounting make international comparisons misleading.
Balancing Credibility And Politics
- Labor must pick a credible number that holds up internationally and with industry stakeholders.
- Threading this needle is politically difficult but achievable given Labor's majority.