George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, Senator Reynolds, I can. I can tell you that Australia will reduce its emissions by 26 per cent to 28 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030. Per capita emissions will be up to 52 per cent lower—the second-largest drop in the G20. Let me say that again, because it is a point that bears repeating: we are achieving the second-lowest per capita reduction of emissions of any G20 nation.

Our targets are responsible and achievable. Australia secured a key global agreement to expand the Montreal Protocol for a phase-down of hydrofluorocarbons. In Australia we are working towards phasing down the use of HFCs by 85 per cent by 2036. The Montreal Protocol has provided five times the climate benefit— (Time expired)