How did Australia perform on its UN goals for a sustainable future?

A report has revealed Australia's mixed progress on meeting UN goals for a sustainable future.

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Australia received a mixed report card from the United Nations over its economic, environmental and social indicators. Source: Pixabay

Australia has been praised for its progress in improving health and education, but a report card has revealed the country's poor performance in tackling affordability, inequality and climate change.

The Sustainable Development Goals Report, published on Tuesday, showed high levels of household and government debt has left Australians vulnerable to high-interest rate hikes and unexpected events, exacerbated by stagnant wages growth and underemployment.

More in English via SBS News.


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