Budget Reply
If we do not make large, unparalleled changes by 2030 we will face extreme problems.
If we do not make large, unparalleled changes by 2030 we will face extreme problems.
The year 2020 began with a firestorm that devastated communities, forests and wildlife from the south coast of Victoria to the south east of Queensland.
The social and economic crisis caused by coronavirus has been massive and will continue to impact upon our state for years to come.
This Budget should have tackled the twin crises of COVID-19 and climate together but it failed to do so.
A Budget serious about tackling the climate emergency would drive down emissions across the economy, and properly address crucial adaptation issues.
Last year, members had five hours to scrutinise the Minister for Environment and Parks. What we have now is two hours in the current schedule.
Peter Gutwein’s first Budget as Premier fails to address the dual threat – the climate emergency and pandemic emergency.
The 2020-2021 State Budget is a missed opportunity for a real reset to tackle the twin challenges of COVID and climate.
The Liberals came to government in 2014 promising to end the subsidies to native forest logging. Six years later, the Premier confirmed in question time today,
The EPA has been given its marching orders by government and that is to prioritise industry.