Rapid climate action will come at a cost, according to the Business Council. But experts say the benefits are far larger
- Written by John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra

This month, the Australian government will release its emissions-reduction target for 2035, likely to be between 65% and 75%. A 70% cut would mean reducing Australia’s emissions from about 440 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent down to 132 million tonnes.
Ahead of its release, a split has emerged over whether...