Net zero by 2050

The Queensland Government is committed to net zero emissions by 2050.

A credible and affordable pathway will help:

  • maintain Queensland’s competitiveness
  • support access to international capital markets
  • manage emerging international trade risks
  • unlock private sector investment.

Queensland’s emissions are currently at 35% below 2005 levels, exceeding our first interim emission reduction target of 30% by 2030.

The Queensland Government will develop sector emissions reduction plans to ensure all industries are engaged in realising a net zero future. These sectors are:

  • energy
  • resources
  • agriculture and land
  • transport
  • industry
  • built environment.

Read more about the emissions reduction plans in the program for making emissions reduction plans. The program fulfils the requirements under section 11 of the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024.

The program was updated on 23 December 2025 to reflect updates to emission reduction plan timing following the release of the Federal Government’s interim 2035 emission target, Net Zero Plan and sector emission reduction plans.

Last updated: 23 December 2025