Julia Gillard on Climate Change and Energy Policy

Julia Gillard on Climate Change and Energy Policy

July 11, 2011 - The time has come to move from words to deeds – from a climate change debate to action on climate change.

That’s why I have announced the Government’s plan for a clean energy future.

Under our plan, five hundred big polluters will start paying $23 for every tonne of carbon from 1 July 2012. By 2020 this will cut pollution by 160 million tonnes.

Some of the cost will flow to consumers, which is why we will provide nine in 10 households with permanent tax cuts, pension increases and higher family payments, plus 20 per cent extra for most lower-income households and pensioners.

The carbon price will drive huge investments in clean technologies like solar, wind and geothermal – bringing $100 billion worth by 2050.

Pricing carbon is a big change for our country, so please continue your activism and commitment because it has never been more important.

Keep telling your friends and family about why climate action is so important for our environment and for creating the jobs of tomorrow.

Make sure they get the facts by visiting our website where they can find details of the Government’s plan and what it means for them.

Australians are a confident, creative people. Together we can build a brighter future for our nation.

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