The past two weeks of debate in the federal parliament provided a glimpse of the spirit of co-operation that will be needed to deliver fundamental progress on climate change.
But it is encouraging that the non-Coalition parties were willing to put aside their political interests and take a strategic approach. Passing the legislation with only minor amendments has allowed the Albanese government to shrug off attacks from the recalcitrant Coalition that Greens and climate extremists are pulling the strings.
The government made some minor concessions to the teals in the lower house by adopting their amendments, one making it clear that the 43 per cent target was a floor and not a ceiling and another requiring timely publication of emissions data. But some of the crossbench’s proposals are sensible and need not clash with the ALP’s election promises. Lambie has called for a compulsory assessment of the impact on the greenhouse gas emissions of a range of policies such as the diesel fuel rebate. Pocock said he wants tighter rules on the use of credits which companies can use to meet carbon reduction obligations.
Fundamental progress on anything. The LNP only made progress in creating more inequality.
You mean support the climate change lies. No thanks, anyone supports this, needs to own their apart of the WEF agenda.