House debates Questions in Writing

Climate Change (Question No. 286)

Tuesday, 14 June 2011 House of Representatives
Greg Combet

Greg Combet Charlton, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency advises that:

        If, as posited by the honourable member, Australia alone did not act to reduce emissions it would be possible that other countries would adopt policies that would impact adversely on Australia's economy. The cost of this to a small, open economy like Australia could be considerable.

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