[Greens-Media] Green economy still the way forward

Burmester, Tom Tom.Burmester at parliament.act.gov.au
Tue Dec 23 14:59:23 EST 2008


23rd December 2008

 

Green economy still the way forward

 

The ACT Greens response to today's mid year budget review is to look to
the long term and make sure that any restructuring helps position the
ACT economy for the future.

 

"We recognise that the global economic crisis and its impacts across
Australia has put the ACT in a challenging situation, where some years
of deficit are inevitable" Mr Rattenbury said today.

 

"Like other economies, the ACT will need to make some adjustments.  And
that's when the timing of initiatives in the Greens-ALP Agreement, and
the way we handle priorities, become the issue."

 

"Some of the best minor capital works we can get started on, in the
February stimulus package, are green projects that quickly create green
jobs and industry. Retrofitting energy inefficient homes is one clear
example of the right kind of project."

 

"We shouldn't forget how this financial crisis came about: a focus on
short-term profit by the richest parts of the global community.
Everyone now recognises that it is time for new thinking.

 

"That's why the Greens-ALP Agreement is a commitment to building a green
economy for the future and to strengthening the community sector."

 

"We support taking a calm and sensible approach to the challenge of the
next few budgets, but the direction we need to move in is still clear." 

 

"Finally, we are pleased to see that this new minority government is
consulting the ACT community on the 2009/10 budget. The Greens urge
people to get involved in that process. And, given the ACT Government's
shrinking income, to think about revenue as well as expenditure" Mr
Rattenbury said.

 

Media Contact: Tom Burmester - 02 6205 0130 
  
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