Australia's 'betrayal of trust' emissions plan to be tested in Madrid

The Morrison government could be forced to justify Australia's plan to count "carry-over credits" towards the country's Paris climate target, with a global summit set to debate eliminating their use.

The 25th Conference of the Parties (COP25) meeting in the Spanish capital of Madrid is scheduled to debate the so-called "rulebook" for the goals agreed by the nearly 200 Paris signatory nations.

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