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Australian Ethical calls on PM to 'meet the expectations of Australians'

BY ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 AUG 2025 3:58PM

Australian Ethical chief executive John McMurdo has sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging the government to set an ambitious national emissions reduction target for 2035.

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