Senate debates
Monday, 30 November 2009
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Australian Climate Change Regulatory Authority Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — Customs) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — Excise) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (Charges — General) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS Fuel Credits) (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Excise Tariff Amendment (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Customs Tariff Amendment (Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme) Bill 2009 [No. 2]; Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Amendment (Household Assistance) Bill 2009 [No. 2]
In Committee
1:57 pm
Fiona Nash (NSW, National Party) Share this | Hansard source
No, Minister, I clarified that again yesterday, and the Hansard will show that I clarified that again yesterday. I should perhaps be a little more cautious in my choice of words, but the intent was certainly from this point onwards. I am a little intrigued that, from this point onwards, for those that are currently not signed up to a scheme the minister seems to be suggesting that if Australia does not act—that is, pass this legislation through this chamber this week—then other countries will not embark on an emissions trading scheme. I just find that—I am not sure if it is arrogant or—
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