David Pocock under pressure to block Labor’s safeguard mechanism bill after fossil fuel poll
by Paul Karp from World news | The Guardian on (#69JZF)
With 62% of Canberrans backing a ban on new coal and gas projects, government faces tough task convincing ACT senator
A majority of Canberrans support a ban on new coal and gas projects in federal law, adding pressure to independent senator David Pocock to withhold support from Labor's safeguard mechanism bill.
The uComms poll of 1,112 residents of the Australian Capital Territory, commissioned by the Australia Institute, found 63% oppose new coal and gas, and 82% oppose the unlimited use of carbon credits to offset pollution.
Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup
Continue reading...