David Pocock on the 2035 climate targets and political will
As the Albanese government unveils its emissions goal, David Pocock joins Tom McIlroy to explain why he thinks a much more ambitious cut is needed to ‘do our bit’
September 19, 202528m 34s
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Show Notes
In a defining week for climate action, the Albanese government has unveiled a commitment to cut emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035. But vocal climate advocate Senator David Pocock says a minimum of 75% is needed to ‘do our bit’. Political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to the ACT independent about his pessimism about political leadership on climate ambition – despite the government’s own warnings against a lack of action. He also discusses his criticism of ANU leadership, Labor’s declining political will on gambling reform and why he thinks Canberra is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets
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David PocockAustralian politicsClimate crisisGamblingAustralia newsEnvironmentGreenhouse gas emissionsLabor partyCanberraAustralian Capital TerritoryAustralian universities