Community Forum: Proposed Karana Downs Development 31 October
Hosted by Karana Downs Community Lifestyle Protection Group (KDCLPG), at Kookaburra Park, corner Caringal Drive and Nalya Crescent.
This forum covers development and environmental concerns, and provides an opportunity for residents to meet Greens members and any public representatives who respond to KDCLPG’s invitation.
2pm Kookaburra Park: more detail at Facebook.
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ETS Forum 13 October 2009, University of Queensland, St Lucia
This forum covers the government’s proposed emissions trading scheme (aka carbon pollution reduction scheme or CPRS), alternatives and how the government’s proposal will play out internationally.
Speakers
Dr Jane O’Sullivan: The merits of a carbon tax, more specifically a consumption-based tax rather than a production-based tax. That is, the cost of embodied emissions is added to the product like the GST, not at the point of manufacture. She will address the advantages like price stability, administrative ease and the incentives for individuals to change their purchasing behaviour.
Dr Martin Weber, Lecturer in International Relations: Copenhagen and the ETS: the diplomatic ramifications of Australian policy for the Copenhagen summit, especially whether our position could help or hinder a positive outcome.
Professor John Quiggin: Will the current proposed ETS be effective? Is the current ETS compromised by the “free permits” for large polluters? Does the current proposed scheme set 2020 reduction targets which are too low to achieve our 2050 goals? Will the proposed scheme be more stable in price than the EU or North-West US scheme? Will there be sufficient reinvestment of the proceeds from permits into emissions reduction measures?
This event is the first for the new UQ Greens club, and looks pretty good. Please arrive by 6pm for a 6:15 start at building 24, room S304.
The only candidates’ debate in Moggill this election
Transition Town: Kenmore District
Upcoming Meeting: Wed March 18th 7:30 pm
Uniting Church Hall, 982 Moggill Road Kenmore
Candidates Unplugged!
Forum topics:
- Food security
- Land use
- Transport
- Local economy
- Energy descent
- Health
Sustainable living forum
Meet your candidate and join in a debate with guest speakers.
8 March 2009 at 2pm, Kenmore South State School, 16 Kerseley Road, Kenmore (entrance to the hall via Glen Frew Street).
- Are sustainable houses cheaper in the long run?
- Should Australia have a population policy?
- What would Biosphere Nomination do for quality of life in Moggil?
Guest speakers are well qualified to lead an interesting debate:
- Phil Little, Phil Little Sustainable Design Foundation
- Dr Jane O’Sullivan, Sustainable Population Australia
- Dr Don Sands, retired CSIRO entomologist and ecologist
Other events of interest (not affiliated with the Greens):
- IEEE Seminar: Electric-Drive Vehicles - A Technology Update including Recent Experiences from North America Dr Andrew Simpson talked about experiences including working for Tesla Motors, Inc in California
Monday 2 March 2009 5pm, Room 622, General Purpose South building (#78), Staff House Road, University of Queensland, St. Lucia campus
