Week+10+-+Challenge



What does the cartoon suggest about our current policy on Solar power?

Ashleigh - this particular cartoon suggests that the current policy implemented in relations to Solar power has been ineffective or perhaps has been neglected by the govt. The image of Mr Garrett planting flowers on the grave bed can also allude to the continual but ineffective attempts that are being made towards the initiative.

__Helen__ This cartoon implies that Peter Garretts solar power rebate scheme has been very unsuccessful, and has been disregarded by the government. The grave also symbolises that there is no intention of implementing it in the future and that the only way he can contribute to the environment is through planting flowers on the policy's grave

__Mr Costin__ - This cartoon suggests that in spite of the ongoing efforts of the honorable Mr Garrett, the labour party has decided to bring to an early conclusion the Solar Power Rebate Scheme. The scheme has become unpopular with the party possibly as a result of the large deficit budget announced recently, inconjunction with the scaling back of the Carbon Emission Trading Scheme. Perhaps the solo figure of Mr Garrett suggests that he is fighting a loosing battle in regards to environmental protection as the government has cut its losses and choosen to disregard all environmentally friendly economic policies - in favour of a more 'voter' friendly stimulus package which has no benefit for the environment, but does buy votes, kickstart overseas economies, and have a minimal impact on retail sales (mainly composed of overseas goods).

__Robert Borg__ - This cartoon suggests that while it seems that the government is improving the environment through various policies, some of their strategies, such as the Solar Power Rebate Scheme, are actually ineffective. This is ironically portrayed in the cartoon as Peter Garrett, the minister for environment, is planting flowers on the grave of the scheme. Therefore, what appears to be helping in one sense is actually not from another perspective.

__Robert Calarco-__this cartoon suggests that the government policy of the solar power rebate scheme implemented by Peter Garrett was unsuccessful. This cartoon also suggests that the government is trying to improve the environment but this particular scheme was ineffective. this is evident through the use of the grave stone and peter garrett planting flowers on the grave site laying this policy to rest. this might show Peter Garrett that he should stick to singing rather then politics. :P

Harley- The cartoon above implies that the government has scraped Peter Garretts Solar Power Rebate scheme, as it may have been ineffective/unsuccessful. The image also gives the impression that though this is the case, Peter Garrett is still attemping to help the environment, but instead of a huge scheme, he may need to take small steps, symbolised by the "Individual" planting of the small flowers.