Claim: The federal government's commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 is a binding target.
Fact-check: Is Australia's net zero emissions target actually binding?
Verdict: mixture. australia is unable to weaken its target under the paris agreement, however experts say the net zero pledge is not legally binding or enforceable.
Organisation: Australian Associated Press
Author: Max Opray
Date published: 2022-04-29T00:00:00