Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to commit to the steepest emission cuts recommended by his government's independent advice panel, saying it is not appropriate to make such an announcement while the state was in the grip of a bushfire crisis.
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| Premier Daniel Andrews is briefed by emergency services personnel. |
While the Premier said he accepted the grave risks posed by climate change, he controversially commented that people making "ideological points" about the need for tough new climate targets should ensure they do not distract from the emergency relief effort.
Read the story from The Age by Timna Jacks and Paul Sakkal - “‘Now is not the time': Andrews won't be drawn on Victoria's emissions cuts ahead of deadline.”
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