Media release

New markets, new industries, new jobs

2 March 2009

Environment Business Australia completely disagrees with the call to delay the start of emissions trading.

EBA highlights the potential for massive jobs growth in a Global Green New Deal. Making the economy smarter and more efficient backed up with a new governance structure for markets - replace short-termism and eliminate the collateral damage of waste, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

EBA urges Government to plan for mega clean energy parks for baseload electricity, minerals processing and manufacturing - with a combination of renewable energy sources (marine, solar thermal, geothermal for example) Australia could become a hub for the entire region enhancing our terms of trade.

EBA welcomes the energy efficiency announcement from the NSW Premier. Energy efficiency is the first step necessary to help build Australia's next competitive edge.

Further information can be obtained from Fiona Wain, CEO, Environment Business Australia.

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