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    Patrice Newell is a personal friend who has strongly supported Clean Up Australia and its ideals over close to 20 years. As a rural operator she is most aware of the primary importance of achieving a sustainable future and has incorporated her understanding of the environmental threats that face us into her every day business practices. Patrice is already adding value to the debate that surrounds climate change. Should she be elected to the Senate I am sure her commitment will be maintained & strengthened.Ian Kiernan, Chairman, Clean-Up Australia, 31/10/2007

    Subsidies

    Eliminate perverse subsidies which promote emissions.

    For example, FBT concessions for corporate vehicle use which encourage extra driving hence extra fuel usage and emissions, subsidies to coal-fired power stations, concessional excise for aviation fuels, etc.