Rudd has undertaken a climate change review to be included in the Federal ALP’s Environmental Policy metioned in The Courier Mail on 1st May ‘Rudd seeks edge with eco review.’ The Policy is similar to one recently addressed by the British Government. The review will be headed by the Australian national Univeristy Economics Porfessor and former Bob Hawke adviser, Ross Garnaut. It would include the states and territories in funding a climate change review in Labor’s eco review.
Mr. Rudd noted if he won the Federal election such a report would be a step in the irght direction as not to.
“. . . . start off flat and cold on this question.”
The review would take into account emissions trading scheme but its main purpose is to examine the impact of Climate Change
The report would also include the Labor Partys emissions trading scheme. The article also conatined conflict as QLD’s Deputy Premier Anna Bligh stated that treausrer Peter Costello rejected the idea of co-operating in such a project.
Rudd noted that
“. . . Climate change represents a threat to our national economy unless we act on it.”
This report is one of many outlining governement initiatives on climate change. One can only question whether its a genuine decision or an upcoming election is most important.
