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How can builders benefit from gaining the knowledge and skills they need to construct homes that are more energy efficient?
The demand for houses that are energy efficient is on the rise as Australian homeowners begin to realise the benefits. Equipping builders with the skills they need to produce cutting-edge ...
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How is the Government helping Australian businesses make the transition to a clean energy future?
The Government has designed a number of assistance measures for the business community, from large industrial producers to small businesses. Assistance measures will target emissions-intensive, trade-exposed industries, other areas of ...
What assistance is available from the Government to help with carbon price-related price rises?
The Australian Government is providing assistance to those who need it the most through the Household Assistance Package. The Household Assistance Package means millions of Australians will be eligible for ...
How will the Government help Australian businesses remain competitive?
The Australian Government is committed to keeping the Australian economy strong and is supporting Australian businesses and industry through the transition to a clean energy future. The Government has set ...
Will the carbon price hurt Australian businesses and jobs?
The economy will be largely unaffected by the carbon price – industries employing more than 90 per cent of the workforce account for less than 10 per cent of emissions. ...
Will Australia’s be the world’s biggest carbon tax?
Four other countries have a carbon price higher than Australia’s. As it rolls out, Australia’s carbon trading scheme will be about one fifth the size of Europe’s. Other countries have carbon ...
What assistance will be provided to remote Indigenous communities to improve energy efficiency?
Remote Indigenous communities will be given assistance to access clean, affordable and reliable 24-hour power supplies which will contribute to improvements in health, education and long-term economic viability.
How much new funding is being given to the renewable energy industry?
The new $10 billion Clean Energy Finance Corporation will invest in large scale renewable energy proposals and unlock significant new private investment into clean energy projects.
Will people lose their jobs because of the carbon price?
The Government is using around 40 per cent of the funds raised by the carbon price to support jobs and industry competitiveness. The remainder of the funds will be used ...
How does the carbon price help with climate change?
The polluters which pay the carbon price will be motivated to reduce their carbon pollution, and will be more likely to use clean energy technologies that have become more affordable ...
What help is there for the business community?
The Government will help industries strongly affected by the carbon price to support jobs and competitiveness. Help will also be given to businesses to manage the cost impacts of a ...
How will the carbon price affect my small business?
The Government will help small businesses by increasing the instant asset write off for any new asset that is worth up to $6,500 for businesses that upgrade their equipment. The ...
What help will be given to regions that are dependent on coal mines and power stations?
Regional communities that may be strongly affected by the carbon price will be given help that best suits their needs. This includes support for affected small businesses, community development programs, ...
How will metal forging and foundry businesses be affected by the carbon price?
The Government will provide grants to help the metal forging and foundry industry invest in energy efficient equipment and low emission technologies, processes and products.
How will the food processing industry be affected by the carbon price?
The Government will provide grants to help the food processing industry invest in energy efficient equipment and low emission technologies, processes and products.
What is the Government’s new long-term greenhouse gas reduction target?
The Government’s long-term target for carbon pollution reduction has been raised from 60 per cent to 80 per cent below 2000 levels by 2050.
What role does agriculture play in a clean energy future?
The Carbon Farming Initiative will provide economic rewards for farmers and landholders who take steps to reduce carbon pollution by creating credits for each tonne of carbon pollution which is ...
How will the steel industry be affected by the carbon price?
The Government will provide assistance in the key measures. The Steel Transformation Plan, worth $300 million over four years will encourage investment and innovation that improves the Australian steel industry’s ...
Will the carbon price be put on petrol?
There will no carbon price on petrol or diesel for passenger cars and other light on-road vehicles.
Will gas prices go up too?
The carbon price is expected to increase gas prices by $1.50 a week for the average household.
Will my electricity prices go up?
The carbon price is expected to increase electricity prices by $3.30 a week for the average household.
How much will costs go up?
Household living costs will increase by around $9.90 a week in 2012-13, including $3.30 a week for electricity and $1.50 a week for gas. Average assistance for households will be ...
But won’t businesses just pass on the costs?
Some businesses will pass on the carbon price. That’s why households will be given a combination of tax cuts and payments to help them with increased prices from the carbon ...
Will I have to pay the carbon price?
No, it is not a tax on households. Australia's biggest polluters will be required to pay for their pollution. They account for more than 60 per cent of our carbon pollution.
Won’t everything become more expensive?
Some businesses will pass on the carbon price, leading to modest rises in prices. 9 in 10 households will receive a combination of tax cuts and increased payments to help ...
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