Labor promises review of Australia’s carbon credit system after allegations it is ‘largely a sham’
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from World news | The Guardian on (#5XFYR)
Chris Bowen says Labor wants to ensure system has integrity after whistleblower's claims
Labor has promised an independent review of Australia's carbon credit system if it wins government, saying it is concerned about whistleblower allegations the scheme is largely a sham" that was wasting money and not reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Chris Bowen, the opposition climate change and energy spokesman, said carbon credits were very important", would be increasingly important" and Labor wanted to ensure the system had integrity.
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