WE ONLY HAVE A SHORT TIME TO GET THE EMISSIONS TRADING SCHEME RIGHT. EMAIL YOUR MP NOW.

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I’m writing about the emissions trading scheme the Parliament will vote on in November.

The Government’s proposed scheme (the CPRS) puts a new tax on coal mines that won’t reduce global carbon emissions.

Why damage Australia’s most successful export industry, cause mines to close prematurely, reduce mine investment and see thousands of jobs lost?

We need a fair law that does more to cut emissions, not jobs

Please act before the November vote to get this law right.

 
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WHAT IS IT?

  • Combating climate change is an urgent global issue.
  • Emissions trading schemes (ETS) are being considered in most major developed countries and are being phased in sensibly in Europe. They aim to reduce greenhouse emissions over time
  • We support the introduction of a fair ETS in Australia.
  • However, the government’s proposed scheme (called the CPRS) is flawed. It's the only scheme in the world that taxes emissions produced during coal mining.
 

WHO WILL IT AFFECT?

  • It is projected this new tax will result in 16 mines closing prematurely. It will cut thousands of jobs in the coal industry.
  • For every direct coal job lost it’s estimated that at least two more jobs will go with them – mainly in regional towns. Shopkeepers, small businesses, council workers – everyone could be affected.
  • Unemployment in some regional areas will rise even more. Property prices could be impacted. Many families will have to move away to find new lives and employment.
 

THE WORST PART

  • World demand for coal is predicted to increase for many decades.
  • When Australian mines are forced to close and we export less coal than is needed, coal mines overseas will immediately produce more to fill the gap.
  • Therefore, Australia will close mines, lose jobs and vital export income, all for no reduction in global emissions.