Albanese Delays Australia’s 2035 Emissions Target Announcement

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia will disclose its 2035 emissions reduction targets 'sometime next year,' raising concerns about potential delays until after the upcoming federal election. He emphasized the government's current focus on achieving the 2030 target of a 43% reduction in emissions from 2005 levels, with net zero by 2050 and 82% renewables by 2030. Albanese's comments follow British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's commitment to an 81% emissions cut by 2035, prompting criticism from the opposition that voters deserve clarity on Australia's climate goals before the election. The Climate Change Authority's recommendations on Australia's 2035 targets have been postponed, partly due to uncertainties surrounding Donald Trump's presidency. Albanese has highlighted Australia's potential as a renewable energy superpower during discussions at the APEC summit in Lima, Peru, and is expected to address climate issues further at the upcoming G20 summit in Brazil. The political landscape around climate policy remains tense, with calls for stronger commitments amidst shifting global dynamics.