Victorian Numbered Acts

CLIMATE CHANGE ACT 2017 (NO. 5 OF 2017) - SECT 14

    (1)     In determining an interim emissions reduction target, the Premier and the Minister must have regard to—

        (a)     the long-term emissions reduction target; and

        (b)     the independent expert advice obtained under section 12; and

        (c)     the policy objectives; and

        (d)     the guiding principles; and

        (e)     any annual greenhouse gas emissions reports considered relevant.

    (2)     In addition to subsection (1), the Premier and the Minister must ensure that each interim emissions reduction target constitutes a greater reduction in greenhouse gas emissions than any previous interim emissions reduction target.