Nick Sherry (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government, the Rudd Labor government, and indeed all world governments that are moving to deal with this issue do accept there is no cost-free way to tackle climate change. That is why this government has put forward a range of household assistance to ensure low- and middle-income households do not foot the bill for action on climate change. That is why the government is providing support for businesses to mark the transition to a low carbon future. We have already embarked on a major investment in energy efficiency. We are supporting the creation of green jobs and the development of skills for the low carbon economy. We are investing billions of dollars directly in new low carbon energy technology ranging from solar, wind and wave to geothermal, and of course clean coal. Those who are working against doing something about climate change are looking backwards. (Time expired)