"It is not in Australia's interests to ratify the Kyoto protocol," Howard told parliament. "For us to ratify the protocol would cost us jobs and damage our industry. That is why the Australian government will continue to oppose ratification," Howard said.
Good for him. He understands the underlying politics of Kyoto.
Kyoto is actually in no ones interests, but politicians aren't expected to see beyond their main job of getting people to agree to do things no matter how ill-advised.