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The Tasmanian Government says it is still gathering information needed to finalise a climate change strategy for the state.
Both opposition parties have accused the government of neglecting the issue by failing to include climate change in its priorities for 2008.
But the Premier, Paul Lennon, says a new Climate Change Office will soon be operating and provide recommendations on climate change to Cabinet.
Mr Lennon says the State Government also plans to lead by example by conducting an audit to see how it can reduce its own emissions.
"I intend for the Government to take real action so to do that we need to get all the information together first, and we'll have the audit done," he said.
The Premier says there are also things government can do to cut emissions immediately.
The Opposition Leader, Will Hodgman, says business-owners and householders should be given incentives for putting environmentally friendly practices in place.
"We need to see this Government supporting business, industry and indeed Tasmanian householders in adopting practices that are globally friendly that are environmentally conscious," he said.
"(Ones) that will allow Tasmanians, in their own way, to contribute to what a nationwide, indeed global problem."
Both opposition parties have accused the government of neglecting the issue by failing to include climate change in its priorities for 2008.
But the Premier, Paul Lennon, says a new Climate Change Office will soon be operating and provide recommendations on climate change to Cabinet.
Mr Lennon says the State Government also plans to lead by example by conducting an audit to see how it can reduce its own emissions.
"I intend for the Government to take real action so to do that we need to get all the information together first, and we'll have the audit done," he said.
The Premier says there are also things government can do to cut emissions immediately.
The Opposition Leader, Will Hodgman, says business-owners and householders should be given incentives for putting environmentally friendly practices in place.
"We need to see this Government supporting business, industry and indeed Tasmanian householders in adopting practices that are globally friendly that are environmentally conscious," he said.
"(Ones) that will allow Tasmanians, in their own way, to contribute to what a nationwide, indeed global problem."
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