Australia Vote 2019: Where the major parties stand on climate change

NEWS: Climate change is top of mind for voters this federal election, spurring the major parties to take action. So here's a look at the Coalition, Labor and the Greens policies' on emissions reduction, electric vehicles and power prices.

Long criticised for inaction on climate change, the Coalition tried to turn around its image in February with two big announcements.

Labor has a more ambitious emissions reduction target, particularly as it’s not using carryover credits from the soon-to-be-defunct Kyoto agreement.

Using international credits is opposed by the Greens which says neither Labor or the Coalition are going far enough with their plans.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS news here.


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Presented by Tanu Attajarusit
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