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The Climate Sceptics Party
LeaderLeon Ashby
Party PresidentLeon Ashby
Founded2009
IdeologyAnthropogenic Global Warming scepticism[1]
Political positioncentre right
Website
http://www.climatesceptics.com.au

The Climate Sceptics Party describes itself as the world's first political party representing climate sceptics,[2] dedicated to "...expose the fallacy of anthropogenic climate change".[2] The party is not currently registered with the Australian Electoral Commission, but is endorsing candidates to stand in the Bradfield and Higgins by-elections as independents.[3]

Position on aspects of global warming

The Climate Sceptics Party believe and claim that the theory of anthropogenic global warming[4] has been created from cherry picked evidence, hypothetical modeling and junk science. They advocate "real and common sense" ways to clean the environment and reduce pollutants amongst many other statements of their beliefs.[5]

The party's website lists a number of Australian scientists who deny the existence of global warming, including Robert M. Carter and Prof. Ian Plimer.[6]

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

The Climate Sceptics Party's policy on the Rudd government's proposed emissions trading scheme, the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), is that the CPRS will result in Australian industry being at a competitive disadvantage leading to rising prices, that the CPRS will also cause corruption and fraud and the curtailing of human freedoms.[7]

Actions

On 13 July 2009, approximately 30 members of the Climate Sceptics Party and supporters arrived at the venue where climate change advocate, Al Gore, was speaking in Melbourne, to hand out leaflets for those attending, with questions to ask Al Gore during his speech.[8] Some wore t-shirts bearing the party's slogan: "Carbon Really Ain't Pollution - CRAP".[9][10]

Registration status

The party says it is near finalisation at a federal level, but Nathan Ashby will be contesting the South Australian election as an independent candidate.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Climate Sceptics Party". The Climate Sceptics Party. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  2. ^ a b "The Climate Sceptics". Retrieved 11 July 2009.
  3. ^ "Premiere of Global Warming Alarmism". Tweed News. Retrieved 10th November 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "It's Not Your Fault". The Climate Sceptics Party. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
  5. ^ "About The Climate Sceptics". Retrieved 11 July 2009.
  6. ^ "Sceptical Scientists". Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  7. ^ "Carbon Tax". Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  8. ^ "Greenies have a field day at brekkie". Retrieved 10th November 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ "Seize climate change challenges: Gore". Australian Associated Press. 13 July 2009. Retrieved 14 August 2009.
  10. ^ "Time is of the Essence for Onetime Sceptic who Joined Gore's Crusade". Retrieved 10th November 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ Climate sceptic to contest Upper House The Border Watch