Australian opposition pledges rapid repeal of climate laws if elected

The short version

• Australia's opposition announced plans to introduce legislation within 30 days of an election win to repeal emissions targets, vehicle standards, and several offshore wind zones.[The Guardian]
• The package would also lift nuclear prohibitions and eliminate safeguard mechanisms, including policies previously established under Coalition governments.[The Guardian]
• Government ministers, crossbench representatives, and climate groups criticized the proposal, warning it would harm the economy and worsen climate risks.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• The Coalition announced it would introduce legislation within 30 days of winning the next federal election to repeal multiple climate policies.[The Guardian]
• The proposed bill would eliminate the legislated net zero by 2050 target and scrap vehicle emissions standards.[The Guardian]
• The plan includes revoking four offshore wind energy zones in the Hunter, Illawarra, Southern Ocean, and Bunbury regions.[The Guardian]
• The legislation would remove safeguard mechanisms and nuclear prohibitions previously introduced by Coalition governments.[The Guardian]

Sources

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• Angus Taylor pledges to repeal swathe of climate policies, saying ‘Australia has done its bit’The Guardian - World