The Government’s proposed CPRS legislation was introduced into the Australian Senate for the second time in November 2009. On 2 December 2009 the Senate voted against the CPRS Bills.
Transcript – Press conference following Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme vote.
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The legislation included changes announced by Prime Minister Rudd, Treasurer Swan, Minister Wong and Minister Combet on 24 November 2009. The Government proposed the CPRS changes in the context of negotiation with the Coalition. These changes now form part of the Government’s policy on climate change action.