In which expert advisory work from the PCE illustrates why the ETS in its present form risks a massive lignite subsidy, and Tim Groser — quite rightly — observes that this would be “ridiculous” and “incoherent”
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What Lord Stern really thinks of our ETS
Lord Stern's visit to New Zealand last week didn't upset any apple-carts, but it again raised the question of whether or not New Zealand's ETS is a world leader
Read MoreHow Kevin Rudd won and lost Australia
Rudd's remarkable run in power was driven by state politics, factions and Wayne Swan; and it was those same forces that brought him down
Read MoreThe yellowcake story: gone by lunchtime, but was it unlawful?
“Gone by lunchtime”… If only the same could be said of the debate that wouldn’t die: carbon tax vs emissions trading
Read MoreThe business lobbies' dangerous hot air
The cowardice of the business lobbies are on display for all to see as they try the same old ETS stalling strategy. It's just dumb management
Read MoreWobbly and messy
The benign winter is over but spring is proving autumnal for the Government
Read MoreThe Beltway Blues: Random Thoughts from Inside the Bubble
Cue harmonica: It looks like the more things change in parliament, the more they stay the same.
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday October 1
World financial crisis "not major" for NZ—yet; local business not ready for emissions trading; government to investigate power price increases; more social workers needed at schools; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday September 11
Winston still says 'no'; Owen Glenn leaves insults in his wake; ETS passes; Nats to spend $100 million on health; phosphate source could save farmers billions; and more...
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