Safeguard Mechanism: Everything You Need to Know
On Monday, Greens leader Adam Bandt announced that a deal had been reached with the government to pass Safeguard Mechanism with some key amendments.
Richard Denniss is just back from Parliament House to help explain the deal and what it means for Australia’s emissions.
This was recorded on Monday 27th March 2023 and things may have changed since recording.
The Australia Institute // @theAusInstitute
Guest:
Richard Denniss, Executive Director, the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett
Producer: Jennifer Macey // @jennifermacey
Edited by: Emily Perkins
Theme Music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by Blue Dot Sessions
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