Will a Labor majority stunt climate action? If the government wants a second term, more climate ambition is essential

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:15:00 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/will-a-labor-majority-stunt-climate-action-if-the-government-wants-a-second-term-more-climate-ambition-is-essential-184136>

"Labor will form a majority government with a climate policy carefully
calibrated to provide a clear point of distinction with the Coalition, while
doing as little as possible to alienate any significant group of voters.

While Labor’s emissions reduction target is stronger than the Coalition’s,
Labor refused to commit to any policies phasing out domestic use of coal, oil
and gas, or any restrictions on exports.

For the record number of Australians who voted for Greens and independent
candidates, the prospect of a Labor majority may be a worrying sign climate
action in Australia will be stunted.

Winning majority government means Labor doesn’t have to negotiate with
crossbenchers to control the House of Representatives, though it will need
Green and independent support to get legislation through the Senate.

Indeed, the strong pro-climate vote this election means a more ambitious policy
will be needed if Labor is to have any hope of retaining majority government
for a second term.

Here are a few ways the government can bolster its emission reduction
policies."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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