❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice from 2005 regarding greenhouse gas emissions, carbon trading initiatives, and their economic impact on Western Australia. The government provides some data and commits to providing further information.
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I refer to the government’s initiatives on greenhouse gas emissions and the impending carbon trading initiatives. (1) Has the government undertaken an audit of greenhouse gas emissions generated by industry in this state? (2) If so, when was the audit undertaken and by whom? (3) If so, will the minister provide those documents to the house? (4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE
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This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(1) Has the government undertaken an audit of greenhouse gas emissions generated by industry in this state? (2) If so, when was the audit undertaken and by whom? (3) If so, will the minister provide those documents to the house? (4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(2) If so, when was the audit undertaken and by whom? (3) If so, will the minister provide those documents to the house? (4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(3) If so, will the minister provide those documents to the house? (4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(1) Has the government undertaken an audit of greenhouse gas emissions generated by industry in this state? (2) If so, when was the audit undertaken and by whom? (3) If so, will the minister provide those documents to the house? (4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(2) If so, when was the audit undertaken and by whom? (3) If so, will the minister provide those documents to the house? (4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(3) If so, will the minister provide those documents to the house? (4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(4) What has been the gross increase in greenhouse gas emissions in Western Australia since 2001? (5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(5) What is the current trading value for carbon emissions on the international carbon trading market? (6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(6) Has the government examined the likely financial impact of greenhouse gas emissions trading on the Western Australian economy? Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
This question could almost have been sparked by Hon Louise Pratt’s motion. (1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(1)-(2) The Department of Environment is in the process of establishing a Western Australian greenhouse gas inventory in accordance with the Western Australian Greenhouse Strategy, which was released in 2004. The Australian Greenhouse Office has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the years 1990, 1995 and 2002, and that is available on the Internet at an address I can provide. (3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(3) Not applicable. (4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(4) Figures regarding gross greenhouse emissions are collected by the federal government’s Australian Greenhouse Office, which has published a WA greenhouse gas inventory for the three years to which I have just referred. These are the only figures currently available. The gross increase in greenhouse emissions in Western Australia between 1995 and 2002 is estimated to be 12.2 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. This is an average annual increase of 1.7 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. The gross increase does not take into account land use change and forestry, which has declined over this period. (5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(5) In the European emissions trading market, the carbon permit European Union allowance 2005 is currently valued at €21.71, or $A34.93, per metric tonne of carbon dioxide. (6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
(6) The Western Australian and commonwealth governments have commissioned a number of studies addressing the economic impact of greenhouse policies over the years. I do not have the list of studies with me, but I will ensure that the member gets access to that list. The Interjurisdictional Emissions Trading Working Group is currently designing an emissions trading model. This design work will include an economic assessment of various options for the development of an emissions trading framework to operate at the national level.
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