CARBON POLLUTION REDUCTION SCHEME
Green Paper
July 2008
Please note the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme: Australia's Low Pollution Future White Paper is now available.
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper canvassed options and preferred approaches on issues, such as which industry sectors would be covered and how emission caps would be set. It also included ways to address the impacts on Australian households, emissions-intensive trade-exposed industries and other strongly affected sectors.
Public information sessions
Capital cities and regional centres
The Department of Climate Change held public information sessions in capital cities and regional centres around the country from July to September to discuss the Green Paper. The sessions also covered the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme that came into effect on 1 July 2008.
Presentations
Public Forum - 14 October 2008
The Department hosted a public forum on 14 October 2008 to outline key issues raised in the Green Paper and provide an opportunity for stakeholder feedback.
