Opposition hardens stance on ETS

This is good, as it shows that the Opposition may propose amendments so tough that the government will have to reject them and, well, you know the rest:

Before negotiations have even begun over the emissions trading scheme, the Opposition has hardened its stance - warning the Government that it needs to move its position a long way if it wants to secure Liberal party votes.

The strong opening gambit may be an attempt to move on from the leadership woes dogging Malcolm Turnbull and appease those within the Liberal Party who oppose any talks on the ETS.

Read it here.