There is no clear or compelling scientific evidence to support the conclusions in the Garnaut ‘Review of the Science of Climate Change Update 2011’. The Review overlooks recent analysis of the climate measurements which expose the fundamental problems at the heart of the  climate models Mankind is simply returning  to the atmosphere from whence it came. This is at a time when a low level of  is limiting plant growth when more food is required for a growing world population.  is essential for all plant life and thus not a pollutant. From the perspective of food production, a carbon tax or  would also be inappropriate Scientific evidence based on past events demonstrates that the release of  previously sequestered in fossil fuels will not cause dangerous global warming. Again it follows that a carbon tax or an  which would impose a severe cost penalty for agriculture and for the economy overall is not required Scientific evidence supports the conclusion we need  rather than fear it. To suggest otherwise, ignores our obligation to provide increasing food production for a growing world population and the best interests of the Australian community.