Q. In a recent speech, Scott Morrison stated Australia’s goal is to “…reach net zero emissions as soon as possible, and preferably by 2050”.
However, the Prime Minister did not formally commit to this goal or specify how the federal government plans to achieve it.
‘Net zero’ carbon emissions means a situation when Australia’s carbon emissions become less than or equal to the amount of carbon we are removing from the atmosphere.
Which of the following is closer to your view?
| Total | Federal Voting Intention | ||||
| Labor | TOTAL: Coalition | Greens | TOTAL: Other | ||
| We need to set a target for when we will get carbon emissions down to ‘net zero’, and worry about setting dates for reductions along the way later | 32% | 36% | 31% | 38% | 33% |
| It is more important that we set realistic targets for reducing our emissions by 2030, than having a target date for achieving net zero | 58% | 57% | 57% | 62% | 50% |
| We shouldn’t have targets for reducing carbon emissions | 9% | 7% | 12% | 1% | 17% |
| Base (n) | 1,109 | 359 | 428 | 101 | 131 |