The move comes despite the United States' election of climate sceptic Donald Trump, who has indicated he will overhaul that country's climate policies.
The United States is the world's second-largest emitter.
Australia formally signs up to climate agreement
Malcolm Turnbull, left, and Josh Frydenberg Source: AAP
The federal government has formally signed up to the Paris Agreement on climate change, joining more than 100 other countries committing to help curb global carbon emissions.
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