CCL’s key legislative proposal and the primary climate solution we lobby for is our Carbon Fee and Dividend. It is a market-based carbon pricing mechanism which aims to accelerate a reduction in Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions.

It places a fee on the amount of carbon dioxide equivalents emitted by businesses or industry, in particular the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas. The net revenue collected would be returned directly to every citizen through monthly ‘dividend’ payments.

There are several benefits to this approach compared to other carbon pricing schemes. More info…