Senate debates Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2009; Renewable Energy (Electricity) (Charge) Amendment Bill 2009

In Committee


Nick Xenophon

Nick Xenophon SA, Independent

12:36 pm

Very briefly, and with some reluctance, I cannot support the Greens amendments because I am concerned about the issue of the contractual arrangements in relation to the state governments. I think there is a real concern there. Whilst I understand the reservations of the Greens in respect of compensation, I think you do need to have a degree of compensation on a transitional basis to move from a high-carbon to a low-carbon economy. On the basis of those concerns, I cannot support these amendments.

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