Politics
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Glasgow summit
Net zero by 2050 plan ‘uniquely Australian’: Morrison
The Prime Minister has launched the government’s plan to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 by lauding the country’s achievements so far, saying Australia is on track to achieve a cut of up to 35 per cent by 2030.
- by Rachel Clun
Analysis
Glasgow summit
Morrison delivered the pledge voters wanted but not the plan they needed
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
National security
New Zealand could join AUKUS security pact to boost cyber technologies
- by Anthony Galloway
Opinion & Perspectives
Morrison delivered the pledge voters wanted but not the plan they needed
There was no new measure on Tuesday to explain what would take Australia from its old target to the new one. Old policies were dressed up to look like climate action.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Net zero pledge a defining moment, but the real test is action
A majority of Australians accept the case for net zero emissions by 2050 to prevent a greater danger from global warming. Prime Minister Scott Morrison accepts it. So does a majority of federal cabinet.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
A blind trust? Certainly, the government is keeping voters blind as to Porter’s secret donors
Trust in government, meanwhile, is taking a battering - and Christian Porter’s Liberal colleagues know it.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Federal
Morrison unveils net zero by 2050 plan
The PM has revealed details of his government's climate plan that'll cut emissions in Australia to net zero by 2050, trying to allay fears it'll cut jobs and increase the cost of living.
Analysis
Glasgow summit
Morrison delivered the pledge voters wanted but not the plan they needed
There was no new measure on Tuesday to explain what would take Australia from its old target to the new one. Old policies were dressed up to look like climate action.
- by David Crowe
NSW
Analysis
Berejiklian inquiry
Barilaro recalls ‘unusual’ features of club’s proposal, ICAC hears
- by Deborah Snow
Victoria
Advice to be public, safeguards for check-in data under new pandemic laws
- by Michael Fowler and Sumeyya Ilanbey
Queensland
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
A message from Dr Young: Jabs must keep rising for Queensland to shine this summer
- by Dr Jeannette Young
Western Australia
