Policy Playbook
Climate policy and carbon pricing - written for the average Australian, from the basics to the complex stuff.
This Playbook can be used as a self-paced learning tool for anyone who wants to get a grasp of the efficient and rational policies that are needed to address climate change and bring greenhouse gas emissions down quickly, smoothly and safely.
Work through it at your own pace and preferably, link up with friends or colleagues who might like to learn with you. When you feel you know enough have a look at the Lobbying Playbook which shows you how to form a group and get started lobbying your MP and other people of influence.
List of Articles Sorted into their Categories:
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The many advantages of a predictably rising carbon price with dividend - A handy list with links to articles in the Playbook
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Oranges, Apples and Greenhouse Gases. A brief introduction to the Greenhouse Effect
The energy crisis. Longer term thinking is badly needed.
Climate change, poverty and inequality. Climate change impacts are not evenly experienced.
Climate Change and National Security. A security threat to us; and to all nations.
What happened with the carbon tax in Australia? The story of Australia’s first carbon price.
Addressing humanity’s fossil-fuel addiction. Weaning off with climate dividends.
Our ‘Ending Plastic Pollution by 2040’ policy needs a carbon price.
Even fossil fuel producers need a carbon price! Only government can provide the regulation they need to phase down.
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Why price carbon - and how? Cap and trade, a tax, or a tax with dividend?
How does ‘Climate Dividend’ work? And what are the financial implications?
Why have a dividend in a carbon price? Equity, resilience and efficiency for starters.
Comprehensive vs Piecemeal climate policies. Piecemeal is preferred by many - but it won’t be enough.
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Ending fossil fuel subsidies. Redirecting $50 billion annual fossil fuel subsidies to households would do it.
The danger of complexity in climate policy. Thankfully, the solution is pretty simple.
Climate and energy – competing policies. Energy currently trumps climate, and we all lose.
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Does a Climate Dividend threaten inflation? The evidence suggests not.
The energy crisis. Longer term thinking is badly needed.
A Climate Trigger? Our environment minister needs a climate trigger. Or a robust price on carbon?
What is the Safeguard Mechanism? Is it useful?
CCL’s Submission on reforming the Safeguard Mechanism. It needs the help of a climate dividend.
CCL’s response to the governments proposed reforms to the Safeguard. A welcome return to pricing carbon
Carbon border taxes add pressure to climate policy. What does this mean for Australia?
Ending subsidies is not that hard! Canada shows how. Only Canada and Russia are reducing subsidies - Australia can do the same
List of Articles Sorted by Date:
Climate Change and National Security
Climate change is an increasing threat to national security. As countries are faced with more frequent and intense climate-related disasters, there will be a rise in geopolitical tensions and an increase in demand for economic, humanitarian, and military resources. Protecting our national safety now offers yet another reason for introducing effective climate policy.
Climate change and poverty
Climate change and poverty are inextricably linked. The channels through which climate change affects the poor are vast. Reaching Net Zero targets is important in not only protecting the environment and global economies, but also in taking meaningful steps to support disadvantaged sectors of our communities.
Carbon border taxes add pressure to Australian climate policy
Carbon border taxes are now becoming a part of governments’ agendas in an effort to fight climate change while protecting domestic industry. But what does this mean for Australia?
Does a Climate Dividend threaten inflation?
With current global inflation at a multi-decade high, there is concern that introducing a carbon tax could add further fuel to the fire. But is this necessarily the case? Cross-country evidence from current carbon pricing schemes may suggest otherwise.
How would a Carbon Dividend work?
If Australia is serious in our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050, then there is no longer room for imprudent policy design: the use of carbon pricing is essential. So what would a carbon pricing scheme look like in Australia and what are the financial implications?
Why price carbon - and how?
Given the well-established consequences associated with the current rate of global warming, there is an increasing focus and pressure on policy-makers to implement effective strategies that will prevent further irreversible damage.