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Climate Change Committee to consult with industry on carbon tax


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Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced the membership and terms of reference for the new Multi-Party Climate Change Committee, which will explore options for the introduction of a price on carbon.

The committee will report to Cabinet through Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Greg Combet on a range of possible policy positions informed by discussions with independent experts, the public and industry.

The committee will include the Prime Minister as chair, the Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, two representatives from the coalition, two from the Australian Greens, and representation from independent Members of Parliament.

Four independent experts

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