28 August 2025
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This week we have learnt that Australian emissions fell by 6.5 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the year to March 2025. That's a 1.4 per cent reduction, taking us to 28 per cent below 2005 levels—proof that we are well on track to meet and beat our 43 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030. To put that in perspective, a reduction of 6.5 million tonnes is like taking 1.4 million cars off the road or eliminating the annual electricity use of around 1.3 million homes. I know Canberrans want to see us set a strong 2035 target, and this is something I am raising their voice for in our government.

