Parents for Climate congratulates the Queensland Parliament today for passing the Clean Economy Jobs Bill that sets a strong emissions reduction target of 75 per cent by 2035.
The legislation of Queensland’s emissions reduction targets with support from the Liberal National Party (LNP) shows a willingness for a bipartisan approach to ensure a prosperous future and reduced emissions in Queensland.
This is the third recent example of bipartisanship by states focused on reducing emissions, following support for similar legislation in New South Wales and Victoria.
Parents for Climate CEO, Nic Seton, said:
“Today, both sides of politics voted for a brighter and healthier future for Queensland kids. Clean energy will drive economic investment across the state, creating jobs and opportunities for local businesses run by mums and dads.
“We know that clean energy, including rooftop solar and batteries, cuts energy bills in half, reducing cost of living pressures on families.
“Queensland can further support communities by finishing the job for schools that missed out on solar panels, and by including childcare centres that are financially stretched as called for by Parents for Climate’s Solar our Learning campaign.
“This policy will create thousands of local jobs for tradespeople, slash energy bills for schools and early learning providers, and reduce financial pressures on services and families.
“We look forward to seeing greater policy detail from the LNP ahead of the next State Election to outline how it plans to reach the legislated emissions targets.”
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Media queries: Nic Seton, CEO of Parents for Climate