Australian government strengthens position ahead of climate bill vote

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Labour enjoys commanding poll lead as Senate prepares for second debate on defeated climate bill

The chances of Australia introducing an emission-trading scheme look to have increased significantly, after a new poll revealed the Labour government would almost certainly win if continued attempts by...

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