Given that we're actually getting this tax and it is just a week away, some questions regarding what others think.
1. Do you think that a Coalition government would actually repeal the carbon tax? Or is the promise to do so simply politics that will never be implemented?
2. Is it likely that any major impacts will occur prior to the next election? By "major" I mean things like one or more large manufacturing operations actually closing, the closure of a coal-fired power station and/or commencement of construction of a direct replacement, work actually commencing to export brown coal or something like that? I don't mean that your bills simply go up etc, but I mean "big" effects that are for practical purposes irreversible?
Both are ultimately related to the same thing. Firstly, does the Coalition really intend removing the tax? And secondly, could they actually do so without already incurring effectively permanent costs (avoidance of which is the only real point of removing the tax)?
My own opinion is that yes, a Coalition government would remove the tax but also yes, there will be some impacts "set in stone" prior to the next election. Depending on what those impacts are, particularly if it involves closure of a major power station, reversing the tax could end up involving compensation being paid I would think.
Not directly related to these questions, but the lady 2 doors up from me doesn't seem too happy. She's on the pension and can only afford $100 per fortnight for power. That means she can't heat the bedroom during winter. Needless to say, she's not too happy.
So much is unknown at this stage so I suppose we can only make a guess.Given that we're actually getting this tax and it is just a week away, some questions regarding what others think.
They will definitely repeal it. Their political survival depends on it. Mr Abbott is going to the election on this as his fundamental platform. It is what he has used to so successfully campaign against the government. He cannot possibly fail to do it when the government will be thrown out largely on the basis of their broken promise "There will be no carbon tax under the government I lead."1. Do you think that a Coalition government would actually repeal the carbon tax? Or is the promise to do so simply politics that will never be implemented?
Hard to say, isn't it, but I'd say no. Not in that short time.2. Is it likely that any major impacts will occur prior to the next election? By "major" I mean things like one or more large manufacturing operations actually closing, the closure of a coal-fired power station and/or commencement of construction of a direct replacement, work actually commencing to export brown coal or something like that? I don't mean that your bills simply go up etc, but I mean "big" effects that are for practical purposes irreversible?
The Coalition will also need to address the costs to the population of their own so called direct action policy.Both are ultimately related to the same thing. Firstly, does the Coalition really intend removing the tax? And secondly, could they actually do so without already incurring effectively permanent costs (avoidance of which is the only real point of removing the tax)?
And she will be typical of much of the population. I'm not going to struggle to pay the extra but I still absolutely resent having to do so, given it's a pointless tax, introduced purely to satisfy the Greens' conditions for keeping Gillard in power.Not directly related to these questions, but the lady 2 doors up from me doesn't seem too happy. She's on the pension and can only afford $100 per fortnight for power. That means she can't heat the bedroom during winter. Needless to say, she's not too happy.
And she will be typical of much of the population. I'm not going to struggle to pay the extra but I still absolutely resent having to do so, given it's a pointless tax, introduced purely to satisfy the Greens' conditions for keeping Gillard in power.
It's grass roots Labor supporters that will be hit hardest by this despite the wasteful handouts which will be spent on anything but electricity and gas.
Gillard will go down in history as a complete disaster for Labor and Australia.
Bit of a conflict in your statement there Mr Burns..........handouts.......hardest hit?
But your summery is correct polls are showing most have been brain washed they are getting stung even though they are getting 1/3 over compensated such is the power of 3 worded slogans.
Bit of a conflict in your statement there Mr Burns..........handouts.......hardest hit?
But your summery is correct polls are showing most have been brain washed they are getting stung even though they are getting 1/3 over compensated such is the power of 3 worded slogans.
How much compensation do I get for reduced overall economic growth?But your summery is correct polls are showing most have been brain washed they are getting stung even though they are getting 1/3 over compensated such is the power of 3 worded slogans.
Well I was listening to the radio today and it appears that a group of people in a town just south of Cairns are wondering when they will be getting a letter and the compensation.
They have contacted some MP'S from 3 parties and then the PM's office.
Guess what? The could not even get a answer.
It appears a section of the voters have missed out before as well.
So IMO if you do not check your bank balance, a lot of people will miss out.
joea
It appears that after the 1st July an air conditioning service for a car will increase by $100.
I must say this would probably relate to the usage of gas.
joea
Is there a link ?Refridgerat gas to go from $98 a kilo to $395 a kilo from tomorrow.
Based on govt's own website calcs.
Leon Byner on 5aa released it yesterday.
It took some searching, but I found it.Is there a link ?
According to the calculator, the carbon tax is applied when the gas is imported, not sold retail.Refridgerat gas to go from $98 a kilo to $395 a kilo from tomorrow.
Based on govt's own website calcs.
Leon Byner on 5aa released it yesterday.
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