Australia promises to dramatically curb its greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decade in a bid to hit its next climate target.

* The federal government pledges to slash carbon pollution by between 62 and 70 per cent by 2035

* It has outlined a sector-by-sector plan for Australia on its way to net-zero emissions by 2050, saying the changes required are "ambitious but achievable"

* The strategy has five priority areas: more renewable energy, fewer petrol cars and gas appliances, more efficient fuels, new technologies to help industries decarbonise, and a scaled-up program to scrub greenhouse gases from the air

* The energy and resource industries are expected to see the greatest cuts to carbon pollution between now and 2035. Sectors such as agriculture, transport and heavy industry

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