Australia's emissions target is ambitious but doable, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says. Photo: Ruth Barbato/AAP PHOTOS

Australia faces pressure to back its controversial climate target with action as the minister in charge bats away questions over a new renewable energy goal.

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Labor unveiled its 2035 climate target to criticism from environmental groups and the business sector as it revealed Australia would aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by between 62 and 70 per cent compared to 2005 levels.

The goal aligns with advice from the Climate Change Authority.

But when ask

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