History
Formerly, as Conservatives for Climate and Environment, the organisation was based on support for the economic policies of the governing Liberal and National parties, but with greater emphasis on the importance of climate change, and focused on environmental policies, which included the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol and an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A small-l liberal approach to social policy was stated, with their website condemning the treatment of Australian terrorism suspect David Hicks. The party also supported greater protection for native forests and opposed the Gunns pulp mill in Tasmania, which has the support of both major parties.
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