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Originally published in On Line Opinion on June 3, 2009

While it may not have been the government’s intention, it looks like the most potent symbol associated with the CPRS might be the Senate uniting to vote it down. The likely delay in implementing an effective scheme is a source of much regret for people who have called for urgent action for many years. But urgent symbolism should not be confused with urgent action.

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