Abbott's stance on international carbon credits makes 'no sense', business says

Australian Industry Group says ruling out use of the credits would push up the cost of meeting emissions targets

The Australian Industry Group has warned that Tony Abbott’s call to rule out the use of international carbon credits will push up the cost of meeting emissions targets.

The Turnbull government’s review of its climate policies, released before Christmas, flagged the Coalition’s intention to allow use of international permits to help Australia meet its international emissions reductions commitments.

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