Fed: Deal struck on huge boost to renewable energy =2

AAP General News (Australia)
08-19-2009
Fed: Deal struck on huge boost to renewable energy =2

"The opposition's key concerns have been met by the government," Opposition climate
change spokesman Greg Hunt told reporters in Canberra.

"We are delighted that Australia is set to have renewable energy legislation, and the
coalition will support the renewable energy target of 20 per cent for Australia."

Opposition emissions trading spokesman Andrew Robb said there was now "100 per cent
bipartisan support" for the bill.

"The position we got to with the government has had the unanimous support of the coalition
party room, which is a great result," he told reporters.

The Senate is due to continue debating the Renewable Energy Target (RET) bill on Wednesday
afternoon and a vote is expected by Thursday.

The Senate last week voted down the proposed emissions trading scheme, which is separate
to the RET.

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