Tasmania already has net zero emissions, but there is more to do

For too long the climate change debate has been used as a political weapon, wielded by power players and vested interests, writes Jenna Cairney.

Tasmania’s brand depends on its clean and green image.

Indeed whole tourism campaigns are focused on encouraging mainlanders and overseas visitors to “come down for air.”

Therefore we’ve long understood that climate change is not just the most important issue facing our state, but our planet too.

There is a growing global consensus that action must be taken.

Tasmania already has net zero emissions, we already lead the nation, but there is more to do.

Australia cannot afford to be left behind as the rest of the world shifts towards a net zero economy.

And Australia is in a unique position to benefit the most from the transition to clean energy.

For too long the climate change debate has been dominated by ideology and extremism.

It has been used as a political weapon, wielded by power players and vested interests.

Mercury Editor Jenna Cairney.

Now it is time to take a clear-eyed and hard-headed look at why, as a nation, we need to get to net zero by 2050 and what we need to do to get there.

Our fundamental position is that no worker should be left behind and no family should be left worse off.

We have assembled an unprecedented grand coalition of business, unions, workers and some of the world’s best minds to examine how Australia can move forward.

We have established strong evidence that Australia can move into this new global economy in an even stronger position, with more jobs, more household savings and a stronger economy.

Our role is to ensure that Australia does what is necessary to make us a winner, not a loser, in a net zero world.

We call it Mission Zero but we know for many of you there is everything at stake. Our promise today is that we will walk shoulder to shoulder with you.

For more on this series go to: www.missionzero2050.com.au

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