Strengthen the Zero Carbon Act
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Environment
Tackling climate change has been a priority of the current government since it was elected in 2017. But its climate policies have been met with resistance in some quarters, especially among farmers who say efforts to reduce emissions threaten the industry's bottom line. However, others say the government’s climate change measures don’t go far enough, as the devastating impacts of climate change become ever more visible.
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Aim to double natural wetlands by 2050
Ban new extraction of fossil fuels
Continue renewable energy funding partnership with BlackRock
Develop credit system to encourage conservation on private land
Continue to aim for 100% renewable energy
End all climate taxes, subsidies and regulations
Maintain restrictions on genetic modification
Increase funding for climate resilience measures
Introduce a pricing system for agricultural emissions by 2030
Narrow the scope of Significant Natural Areas
Fund tax cut using emissions trading scheme revenue
Ban oil and gas exploration
Ban seabed mining
Phase out industrial coal burning by 2030
Provide free public transport to under 30s
Provide a $1500 credit for bikes and e-scooters to under 30s
Replace all urban buses with electric buses by 2030
Abolish Significant Natural Areas
Repeal the Zero Carbon Act
Introduce a market-based system for managing water pollution
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