The Senate's rejection of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) this week will compound 'uncertainty for business', according to Australian Industry Group chief executive, Heather Ridout.
The "imposition" of the Government's proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), which is also called the emissions trading scheme (ETS), will transform the Australian economy and will impose significant cost burdens for Australia industry, the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) said.
The Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (APPEA) is pleased with the Government’s decision to offer assistance to all aspects of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production under the proposed emissions trading scheme (ETS), despite an outcry from coal miners which would be slugged
It is imperative for industry to become involved in negotiations about the Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), according to a document from the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).
Members of the Engineering Employers Association South Australia (EEASA) will have access to more specialised support on legislative change and globalisation issues, after merging officially with the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) on 1st July 2009.
ANGLO Coal Australia is one of Australia’s leading coal producers. The Moranbah North Mine (MNM) is located in the northern part of Queensland's Bowen Basin.
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) welcomes the decision by Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, to delay the start date of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) until 2011, saying it will give businesses “time to adjust”.
A White Paper released by the Australian Government discussing a carbon emissions reduction scheme is a “positive compromise” but “a stretch” for industry, potentially costing us $7 billion by 2010, says the Australian Industry Group (Ai Group).