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It now seems certain that Julia Gillard will select a new minister for climate change. It might be a good idea to look at the energy portfolio as well.
The new parliament looks like providing the best chance yet to develop climate policies that will see Australia assume its share of the global task of cutting emissions.
The Coalition's Malcolm Turnbull could unlock the political stalemate, and fulfil his own destiny, if he created a new party to address his liberal and environmental ambitions.
The federal minister for climate change says that despite the renewable energy target and other policy measures, a cap on pollution is the only way Australia will meet the targets both parties have signed up to.
Greens Senator for Tasmania tells Climate Spectator that Australia will end up a global 'backwater' unless we act quickly on climate change and embrace the opportunities of a green economy.
The new minister for climate change has much on his plate. But business lobbyists should perhaps focus their efforts on the coalition.