Reasons for opposing an emissions trading scheme

New in 2012

In 2012, 83% of Australians said agree when asked about it will result in job losses.

Question Reasons for opposing an emissions trading scheme

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.

  1. 0%
  2. 25%
  3. 50%
  4. 75%
  5. 100%
It will result in job losses
83
14
3
It is not necessary to act before other countries
62
36
[object Object]
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).

  • Agree
  • Disagree
  • Don’t know
Total
All groups