Today's Morgan poll showing the Greens at record levels near 12%, and the continuing decline of Labor's standing, presents an ideal opportunity for Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to restore the government's green credibility, Australian Greens Leader Bob Brown said in Hobart today.
"The Prime Minister has two rolled-gold eco-policy options with high public approval. Firstly, he should consider the Garnaut-style carbon tax as proposed by the Australian Greens," Senator Brown said.
"Secondly, with the Australian timber industry crumbling, the Rudd government should move in and solve the forest conflict once and for all. By restructuring away from native forest logging in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales, Mr Rudd can give forestry workers a future and protect some of the largest carbon banks in the world," Senator Brown said.
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