Queensland state LNP backs Labor’s emission cuts of 75% by 2035 drawing ire from federal colleagues

‘We must do all we can to become more sustainable’, says shadow environment minister

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Queensland’s Liberal National party has backed one of the most ambitious emission reduction targets in Australia – much to the disappointment of some of their federal counterparts.

While the federal opposition is still yet to unveil mid-term climate targets as part of its net zero by 2050 promise, the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has decisively ruled out joining his state counterparts in their ambitious pledge.

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