Nick Sherry (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Minister Assisting the Minister for Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

What I can say is that the government is committed to reducing Aust­ralia's greenhouse gas emissions as part of a global action, and the best way to achieve this is very clearly through a carbon price. The carbon price will allow business to make decisions on how to best manage their emissions, including investments in low-emission technologies, while meeting Australia's energy security needs. I also note that the business sector more broadly remains supportive of the need for a carbon tax—through you, Mr President, to Senator Abetz—and to reduce—