Emissions Trading Scheme

The controversial tax has created uncertainty for business, divided opinion and slashed government approval

Letter to European Commission urges Brussels to urgently withdraw 1.4 billion carbon credits

EU sources quoted as saying draft proposals will recommend removing 400 million to 1.2 billion allowances from auction for three years

Just under 300 companies will pay A$23 levy from July compared to 500 originally envisaged

Report calls for tougher emissions targets and the permanent removal of permits to boost low carbon investment

IATA chief says EU's stance is putting jobs at risk and calls for a global negotiated solution

Brussels vows to stand firm despite Senate hearing highlighting bipartisan opposition to charging airlines for emissions

New analytics team to serve a growing demand for pension funds to reduce their exposure to energy-intensive sectors

Expert panel latest to call for higher emission targets and setting aside credits from auction

Government moves to lift 'administrative burden' by offering option of individual carbon targets in a move it says could save £80m