The Business Council of Australia will release a seven-point plan today outlining how the government can commit to a target and reduce emissions to benefit the economy.
New modelling suggests Australia should more than double its emission reduction target from 20 per cent to between 45 and 50 per cent with the view of achieving net zero by 2050. Data from Deloitte Access Economics estimates reducing emissions could see the economy grow by $890 billion in the next 50 years, creating 195,000 jobs in the process.
Don't worry. Doubtless ScottyFromMarketing has a pointless Announceable all lined up for an uncritical mainstream media to accept hook, line and sinker.
This doesn't make a lot of sense ... Why would'business leaders' like reasonable energy prices ... See Europe