Restructuring the Australian economy to emit less carbon - video

  The Grattan Institute released its public report "Restructuring the Australian Economy to Emit Less Carbon" on Thursday 22 April 2010. Using a detailed analysis of Australian industries\u27 own data, the report concludes the proposed free permits being offered by the Federal Government under its carbon pricing scheme are unnecessary. The report also shows that adapting to a carbon price is less difficult than the structural adjustments as a result of tariff reduction, competition policy reforms and the introduction of the GST. The authors of this Grattan Report discuss their findings that carbon pricing would be a smaller change than other historic shifts in the Australian economy, and proposals for substantial industry assistance would be wasteful and mute incentives to reduce emissions. Part one: 29:57   Part two: 33:4