Carbon Tax Vote is a betrayal says Coulton
08-November-2011
The passage of the carbon tax through Parliament was confirmation in law of the Gillard Government’s betrayal of the Australian people said Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton.
“This new tax is a blow to the future of regional Australia and to local businesses in the Parkes electorate.” Mr Coulton stated. “It is a additional burden for families already struggling under cost of living increases. The folly is that the tax will increase but the so-called compensation won’t.”
“On the Government’s own figures, three million Australian households will be worse off under the carbon tax.”
“On the Government's own figures, many dual income families will be worse off once they reach the typical income of a school teacher and a shop assistant; or that of a policeman and a part-time nurse.”
“The longer this tax is in place, the worse the consequences for the economy, jobs and families. It will drive up the cost of living, threaten jobs and do nothing for the environment.”
“In the absence of action by other nations, all that the Gillard Government has done today is export jobs and emissions overseas.”
“At the next election the Coalition will seek a mandate from the Australian people to repeal this tax.”
“I believe the Coalition’s position is principled, it is clear to all and it will free the economy from the red tape, costs and job losses that the carbon tax will produce.”