Government may delay emissions trading

By Jessica Stanic · 4 May 2009 · Locked

Emissions Trading Scheme in Jeopardy

The Federal Government is set to announce a major delay to its emissions trading scheme, sparking concerns about the country's climate goals. Will the scheme be put on hold indefinitely, or is there a way to salvage it?

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Summary

It has been reported that the Federal Government will announce plans to delay its emissions trading scheme by one year, amid growing pressure from the Coalition, the Greens and various industry groups to put the scheme on hold. An official inquiry was launched into the scheme last month, with the Greens claiming the scheme would […]