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So we have a carbon tax. What happens now?

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Peter Boyer

The passing of the carbon pricing legislation was a history-making event, but it is just the start of a long journey. [15 November 2011 | Peter Boyer] “Today we have made history,” Julia Gillard told a packed news conference in … Continue reading →

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At last, something seems to be happening

Posted on 26 July 2011 by Peter Boyer

The carbon pricing regime will be the start of a long road toward a much-needed paradigm shift for Australia [26 July 2011 | Peter Boyer] Should the Gillard government’s “Clean Energy Future” scheme become law in coming months, one of … Continue reading →

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Why business shouldn’t put all its eggs in the anti-tax basket

Posted on 21 June 2011 by Peter Boyer

The current hysteria being whipped up against a carbon tax is not a good basis for business to come out against it. [21 June 2011 | Peter Boyer] The daily news is telling us that the proposed tax on carbon … Continue reading →

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