Motorists will be shielded from any massive hikes in petrol under Labor's emissions trading plans, but green groups say it's a big mistake.
The price of fuel is expected to rise once it's included in the scheme, but the Government will cut the excise to ensure we don't pay more at the bowser.
John Connor from the Climate Institute says overall the plans are good, but the petrol idea is a horrible waste of money.
“We’ll be ripping billions of dollars out of the climate action fund through this petrol excise reduction.
“What’s also not great is that we’re unclear about what assistance will then be given to our neighbouring, developing countries to clean up their development.”