The coming weeks loom as an important period in the seemingly never-ending climate wars, with Australia’s green credentials to be put to the test on three fronts.

The first involves impending advice from the Climate Change Authority on a new national 2035 emissions reduction goal. The independent authority, chaired by former NSW Liberal treasurer and climate change minister Matt Kean, is expected to recommend a target to Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen in the 65 to 75 per cent range.

Matt Kean is chair of the Climate Change Authority which will soon advise the government on a new national 2035 emissions reduction goal.Credit: Janie Barrett

Australia’s current target is a 43 per cent reduction in net emissions by 2030, set against the 2005 emissions level. Most experts believe that while Australia will fall short of reaching that, a more ambitious 2035........

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