2 May 2021 The Victoria state Labor government on Sunday unveiled its long awaited climate change strategy, which now includes a ramped up target of slashing emissions by 45 to 50 per cent by 2030 – far more ambitious than the federal government’s mediocre target. The Victoria government said the strategy will create new jobs and industries of the future, and keep the state on track to meet its target of zero emission by 2050. It has already cut its emissions by 24.8 per cent below 2005 levels, thanks mostly to its strong investment in renewables. All of Australia’s states and territories already have a net zero target by 2050, despite the federal government’s refusal to embrace the same, and the push by Victoria to come into line with Australia’s major trading partners and allies will put more pressure on prime minister Scott Morrison.