Up and down with climate politics 2013-2016: the repeal of carbon pricing in Australia

摘要: The 2013 election of Australia’s conservative Abbott Coalition (Liberal and National parties) government saw the repeal carbon pricing, (which had previously been implemented by Labor in 2012), assume first order business. This Focus article reviews expert political commentary analysis repeal, provides an overview government’s dismantling attempted other climate initiatives. It critiques substitute Direct Action (DA) policy its capacity to reduce emissions. views international community on repositioning are considered, as prospects achieving effective emissions reduction under Abbott’s successor, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. paper notes role Senate both assisting frustrating reforms, well aspects continuity that could see a form pricing revived future. explores correlation between ascension Tony his rejection whether DA mechanism will effectively emissions, adequacy current global aspirations.