THE Howard government was warned that delaying the start of a carbon trading scheme could force electricity prices up by 25 per cent, or $3.5 billion.
As the Coalition prepares for a fiery battle on climate change today, a confidential report by consultants ACIL Tasman appears to undermine a Liberal-National Party push to drag out the start-up date for the scheme.
And, as Brendan Nelson puts his leadership on the line at today's shadow Cabinet meeting, a new Galaxy poll suggests voters want firm action -- in line with Kevin Rudd's 2010 plan.
The poll, commissioned by environmental campaigners the Climate Institute, shows at least half of Australians support an emissions trading scheme starting in 2010.
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