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Australia will need to find its own path on carbon border taxes

Border adjustment mechanisms could become an important part of global climate co-operation. But following the EU’s lead is not an option for us.

Blair ComleyClimate policy expert

Apr 12, 2023 – 5.16pm

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The government safeguard mechanism discussion paper stated that the government would consider carbon border adjustment mechanisms (CBAMs).

Blair Comley is Head of EY’s Net Zero Centre and PJP Partner. He is a former head of the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency.

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