Cross sector associations appeared to react positively to news on the 27th March that the Labor party and the Greens reached an agreement on amendments that allows the reform of the Safeguard Mechanism to pass. Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott stated that it was “tough but achievable” and added that Australia needs “a credible, durable framework to reach its climate targets”. Ai Group CEO Innes Willox also appeared to welcome the news, stating that “It’s not a deal for the ages, but it’s a good deal for today”. The Carbon Market Institute’s CEO, John Connor, also issued support for the agreed amendments, stating that they will provide much-needed enhancements to the current Bill.