Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024
sec.5Emissions reduction targets
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sec.5 Emissions reduction targets
The emissions reduction targets are that— by 30 June 2030, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 30% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and by 30 June 2035, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 75% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and by 30 June 2050, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to zero (the 2050 net zero emissions target ). The emissions reduction targets include the 2040 interim target and the 2045 interim target decided under section 6 by the Minister. (sec.5-ssec.1) The emissions reduction targets are that— by 30 June 2030, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 30% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and by 30 June 2035, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 75% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and by 30 June 2050, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to zero (the 2050 net zero emissions target ). (sec.5-ssec.2) The emissions reduction targets include the 2040 interim target and the 2045 interim target decided under section 6 by the Minister.
- (a) by 30 June 2030, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 30% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and
- (b) by 30 June 2035, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to an amount that is at least 75% below the net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland for 2005; and
- (c) by 30 June 2050, net greenhouse gas emissions in Queensland are reduced to zero (the 2050 net zero emissions target ).