NEWS JUST IN!

NEWS JUST IN!

I've just received this from GET UP.

If you agree with it, please phone the number at the bottom and let Penny Wong know!

"Federal cabinet has agreed to a climate-change policy based on a series of measures -- including a commitment to set an interim carbon price...to reduce carbon emissions over the next two years." - Australian Financial Review, 15 July 2010


Julia Gillard has called an election before announcing her climate policy, but the Australian Financial Review (AFR) is reporting an extraordinary outcome from last week's Cabinet meeting: a commitment to set an interim carbon price and reduce carbon emissions over the next two years.

That would be a historic victory, if it were true. Although 'ministerial sources' are quoted, this hasn't been confirmed or announced. This report has all the hallmarks of a trial balloon--a leak politicians use to gauge the public reaction before committing to a position.
So as Cabinet meets again today, let's give them a very big reaction--of overwhelming support. They say you catch more flies with honey, so let's pour it on! Can you call Penny Wong, Minister for Climate Change and a key member of Cabinet, and express your support for a climate plan that includes charging big polluters for their carbon pollution?

The number is (02) 6277-7920

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I called this number and got an underling. She has not seen Penny today!
Her comments were that the story was probably untrue as it was in the press.
That Ms Gillard would be making a future statement on CLIMATE CHANGE.
On being asked why the announcement was not made prior to the press release, she had no reply.

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