Recent media reports that The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) is part of a proposed industry carbon tax advertising campaign under the banner Australian Trade and Industry Alliance are incorrect.
PACIA’s position on carbon pricing remains clear:
- PACIA has long supported action to address the challenge of climate change.
- We recognise that it is a global problem that requires a global solution; and any response by Australia must take this fact into account.
- Above all, we must get the timing and design of any scheme right, and this must be done in a way that recognises what is truly happening around the world.
- Should the Government commit to pricing carbon prior to a comprehensive global agreement; that importantly covers all of Australia’s competitors, then appropriate transitional assistance will be critical.
- Otherwise there is a very real risk of undermining the long-term viability of our industry in Australia.
PACIA President, Ross McCann's recent speech at Parliament House in Canberra provides more detail on the industry views, click here.
For more information or media enquires please contact John Osborn, Director, Marketing and Communications, on (03) 9611 5409 or (0417) 997 774.