Climate change and energy
Reasons for opposing an emissions trading scheme
In 2012, 83% said agree when asked about it will result in job losses.
Question
You said you were against the legislation. For each one of the following please say whether you agree or disagree it is a reason why you personally are against the legislation:
This question was asked in 2012.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
It will result in job losses
83
14
3
It is not necessary to act before other countries
62
36
The measures are not strict enough to result in substantial emissions reductions
53
44
3
This question was only asked of respondents that said they were strongly or somewhat against legislation to introduce an Emissions Trading Scheme (544 respondents).
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Demographic
Category
It is not necessary to act before other countries
It will result in job losses
The measures are not strict enough to result in substantial emissions reductions
Response
Agree
Disagree
Don’t know