David Van (Victoria, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Senator Wong. The Paris Agreement's central aim is to strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change. It is imperative that Australia's commitments and policies align with these goals. A watered-down new vehicle emissions standard will have significant implications for Australia's ability to meet these targets. Today we read that Minister King and Minister Bowen will be unveiling a softened new vehicle efficiency standard. The original standard had a goal of 60 per cent reduction of new-car emissions by 2029. Is the minister able to specify the revised emission reduction target for new vehicles by the year 2030?