Government’s carbon rules all gums, no teeth, say experts

Original article by Mark Ludlow
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 3 : 3-Sep-15

Environment Minister Greg Hunt says new carbon emissions rules strike a balance between tackling climate change and giving businesses flexibility in their operations. Big polluters can be fined up to $A1.8 million, but Hunt says the scheme is not a revenue raiser and he hopes no company is penalised. Critics say the rules are too soft.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE ENVIRONMENT, GRATTAN INSTITUTE, REPUTEX AUSTRALIA PACIFIC PTY LTD

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