Fed: Gov't admits jobs cuts could come from on-hold ETS

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2010
Fed: Gov't admits jobs cuts could come from on-hold ETS

The federal government's hinted its decision to delay its emissions trading scheme
could cost jobs.

Climate Change Minister PENNY WONG says Senate troubles and slower-than-expected international
progress on the issue have forced Labor to delay the scheme until at least 2013.

Senator WONG says she can't rule out job cuts within her department as a result of the decision.

She's defended the delay .. telling ABC Radio it will take time for greater climate
change clarity to come internationally.

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