Government set to target politically sensitive sectors to achieve net zero targets

The federal government is set to target politically sensitive sectors in an effort to reach its net zero targets. In a major speech at an energy summit today – Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen is set to announce emissions from farms, buildings, waste dumps and passenger vehicles will be subject to new reduction targets. Mr Bowen is also expected to target Peter Dutton in his address – attacking the Opposition Leader for his push to debate the introduction of nuclear power.