3.2.4 Flashcards
the liberal party
deemed to gain support from the center right of the Australian political spectrum, in which their supporters are conservative, wishing to retain traditional practices and promote free enterprise.
the Australian greens
left wing of the Australian political system, which is an environmentalist political party formed from environmental movements in the 1980s. they tend to have significant focus on social justice and environmental issues.
the labor party (ALP)
deemed to gain support from the centre left of the Australian political spectrum, in which promotes government intervention with some focus on social justice and environmental issues.
two parties better off comparing
Greens and liberals
greens stance on greenhouse has emissions
achieve net zero emissions within one generation through a binding national emissions target for each year through to 2035
liberals stance on greenhouse gas emissions
net zero by 2050 through technologies ot taxes, and reduce Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% on 2005 levels by 2030.
greens stance on renewable energy
100% stationary energy in Australia to come from renewable sources ASAP. and large scale public investment in renewable energy and storage to replace every coal fired power plant in the country by 2030.
liberals stance on renewable energy
the ‘national energy guarantee’ will have reduced finical support for renewables to allow gas and coal power sources to complete for business .