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?

• Most people prefer the government to set concrete targets for reducing emissions, rather than setting a target date for achieving net zero emissions in the future.
• Over half (58%) of people think it is more important that we set realistic targets for reducing our emissions by 2030, than having a target date for achieving net zero. This is the prevalent view across all voting intentions.
• Just over a third (32%) think 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. 9% think we shouldn’t have targets for reducing carbon emissions.

Q. To what extent would you support or oppose setting a zero-carbon pollution target for 2050 if it were adopted by the Federal Government?

• 75% of participants support setting a zero-carbon pollution target for 2050 if it were adopted by the Federal Government, up from 71% in January.
• The majority of all party voter support the introduction of targets. 91% of Greens voters, 80% of Labor and 68% of Coalition party voters all support the introduction of targets.
• Women (79%), capital city residents (77%) and Greens voters (91%) are most likely to support this initiative.
• Men (70%), non-capital city residents (70%) and independent/other party voters (63%) are least likely to support this initiative.

Q. To what extent would you support or oppose the following policy proposals if they were adopted by the Federal Government?

• 81% of participants support the accelerated development of new industries and jobs that are powered by renewable energy and 71% support a zero-carbon pollution target to be set for 2050.
• Support for all policies was higher among Labor and greens voters, and lower among Coalition.

Q. Over the past few weeks the Opposition has been raising concern about Energy Minister Angus Taylor, in regards to false information which was critical of the Sydney Lord Mayor.

Which of the following best describes your perspective on the issue?

•  Almost half of participants have not been following the issue between Angus Taylor the Sydney Lord Mayor (48%).
• Coalition voters are least likely to say that the PM should have stood the Minister down (29% versus 44% all other voters).

Q. As far as you know, do you think Australia is doing enough, not enough or too much to address climate change?

• 60% now think Australia is not doing enough to address climate change, this has increased from 51% in March 2019.
• Those people most likely to think Australia was not doing enough include young people aged 18-34 (69%), Greens voters (87%) and Labor voters (72%).