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senate vote 2014-12-03#3
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Motions — Environment- Motions - Environment - Set national targets for emissions reductions
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senate vote 2014-12-03#3
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<p class="speaker">Christine Milne</p><p>I move:</p><p class="italic">That the Senate—</p>- The majority voted against a [motion](http://www.openaustralia.org.au/senate/?id=2014-12-03.146.1) on setting a national target for the reduction of [carbon emissions](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_gas), which was introduced by Greens Senator [Christine Milne](https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/christine_milne).
- ### Wording of motion
- > *That the Senate—*
- >> *(a) notes that Australia must declare, to the [United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Framework_Convention_on_Climate_Change), our [Intended Nationally Determined Contributions](http://unfccc.int/focus/indc_portal/items/8766.php) by March 2015;*
- >> *(b) acknowledges the comprehensive [targets and progress review](http://www.climatechangeauthority.gov.au/reviews/targets-and-progress-review-3) of the [Climate Change Authority](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_Change_Authority) which recommends Australia commit to a 30 to 40 per cent reduction below 2000 level emissions by 2025 and a 40 to 60 per cent reduction by 2030; and*
- >> *(c) urges the Australian Government to not obstruct constructive progress in the [Lima Conference of the Parties](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_United_Nations_Climate_Change_Conference) and set national targets consistent with the Climate Change Authority's recommended range.*
<p class="italic">(a) notes that Australia must declare, to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, our Intended Nationally Determined Contributions by March 2015;</p><p class="italic">(b) acknowledges the comprehensive targets and progress review of the Climate Change Authority which recommends Australia commit to a 30 to 40 per cent reduction below 2000 level emissions by 2025 and a 40 to 60 per cent reduction by 2030; and</p><p class="italic">(c) urges the Australian Government to not obstruct constructive progress in the Lima Conference of the Parties and set national targets consistent with the Climate Change Authority's recommended range.</p> <p class="speaker">Mitch Fifield</p><p>I seek leave to make a short statement.</p> <p class="speaker">Stephen Parry</p><p>Leave is granted for one minute.</p> <p class="speaker">Mitch Fifield</p><p>Mr Coalition—Mr Coalition? Mr President, you are independent as President.</p><p>Opposition senators interjecting—</p> <p class="speaker">Stephen Parry</p><p>Order! Thank you, Senators.</p> <p class="speaker">Mitch Fifield</p><p>The government is committed to reducing Australia's emissions by five per cent below 2000 levels by 2020. This target represents a substantial effort and equates to the US target. Australia is playing its part in an effective international response to climate change through Direct Action, including our $2.5 billion Emissions Reduction Fund, international engagement and our aid program. Unlike many other countries, when we announce a target we meet it. As the government has previously said often, we will be announcing our post-2020 target next year once we have considered what other countries are doing.</p><p>I reinforce again your scrupulous independence, Mr President. 'Coalition' was being used in the broader sense of embracing everyone in the chamber.</p> <p class="speaker">Stephen Parry</p><p>Thank you, Minister. The question is that the motion moved by Senator Milne be agreed to.</p><p></p>
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