In Nov 2014 I wrote – Why are we wasting $Billions on “Carbon Farming” when Australia is naturally sequestering all our emissions without any human intervention ?
12 April 2015 news commentary critical of the Govt – Direct Action: Government’s $2b carbon scheme likely to fall short as first auctions approach, analysts say
Yesterday news trumpeted by Govt – Emission Reduction Fund: Government purchases 47 million tonnes of carbon abatement in first auction
‘Direct action’ on culling outback feral goats and rabbits and controlling roo populations would allow our natural vegetation to survive (and perhaps even make a comeback!).
I just can’t wait until all these instant Carbon Millionaires get their income & capital gains tax bills, land valuations & insurance premium notices ( Rylands v Fletcher etc) & explain to all their neighbours why they too are paying more in rates & insurance.
After that & all the work required in the “Carbon Maintenance” kicks in ; perhaps it will not be so rosy.