'Malicious and stupid': Climate war heats up as Shorten and Morrison clash over policy | swrighteconomy
could cost businesses at least $25 billion in international credits over the next decade to offset their carbon emissions. Current government policy precludes the purchase of international credits by Australian companies.
"In climate change, there will never be enough figures to satisfy the climate sceptics. If you don't believe in the science of climate change, no amount of evidence will ever convince you because, fundamentally, it's a stupid position not to take action," he said. But in Tasmania, Mr Morrison said it was Mr Shorten who did not fully understand the economic impact of his policies.
Scott Morrison, campaigning in Tasmania, said Bill Shorten did not fully understand the economic impact of his climate policies.The Prime Minister said the cost to the economy under Labor's plan was closer to $35 billion than $25 billion.
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