Australian opposition confident of carbon deal
CANBERRA, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Australia's opposition said on Tuesday it was confident it could reach an agreement with the government on carbon-trade laws, with a final government offer on negotiations due next week, media reports said on Tuesday.
The opposition's climate change negotiator, Ian Macfarlane, was quoted as saying he was optimistic he would secure a deal despite divisions within his own party on the issue.
His comments boost government hopes of passing its carbon trade bills this year.
(Reporting by James Grubel; Editing by Mark Bendeich)
The opposition's climate change negotiator, Ian Macfarlane, was quoted as saying he was optimistic he would secure a deal despite divisions within his own party on the issue.
His comments boost government hopes of passing its carbon trade bills this year.
(Reporting by James Grubel; Editing by Mark Bendeich)
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