Tasmanian Greens MPs

Amendment to Amendment

That the Amendment be amended by by leaving out the words “Acknowledges the concerns that have led to” in clause (4) and inserting instead the word “Supports”.

Original Amendment

That the Motion be amended -

(1)                By inserting the following new clause after clause (2): “(3) Notes the Tasmanian Government acknowledges that the impact of climate change is a serious issue that requires local, national and international action.”

(2)                In clause (3) by inserting the following words after the word “futures”: “noting that Tasmania is one of the lowest net emitters of carbon dioxide on the planet.”

(3)                By inserting the following new clauses after clause (3):

( ) “Notes that Tasmania has the lowest per capita emissions out of all states and territories.”

( ) “Acknowledges that Tasmania will be 100% renewable in terms of electricity generation by 2022, well in advance of the 2030 target being called for.”

( ) “Notes Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2017-2021 sets our agenda for reducing emissions and taking action on climate change through to 2021.”

( ) “Encourages all Tasmanians to engage and fully understand Tasmania’s global leading position on climate change.”

(4)                In clause (4) by leaving out the word “support” and inserting instead the following words “Acknowledges the concerns that have led to”