But both parties have the same policy
Both parties have the same emissions reduction targets. 5% off 1990 levels by 2020. Very important point. BOTH parties have the same targets. The argument is about how you get there.
So Labor has a Carbon Tax to become an emissions trading scheme in a few years, almost universally regarded as the most efficient way to reduce carbon emissions. Tony Abbott on 7.30 Report tonight couldn't name one economist who says his plan is the best. Less than 1000 companies pay while the money goes to households, green technology and helping trade exposed industries.
The Libs have "Direct Action", which will cost $720 per person per year in tax. They'll either have to raise taxes, or cut services. There is no other way. (Last week they - ie Kevin Andrews - said in parliament that they'd wave through the Government's budget measures worth $2.5 billion when they'd need to find $10bn to fund their version of the tax. I watch Parliament too.)
Labor has compensation which for almost every GA pilot given their income will likely cover all costs. Libs have no compensation.
The effect of the GST on the CPI was much greater than the likely effect of the Carbon Tax. The effect of the increase in the $A has had a much greater effect than the likely effect of the Carbon Tax.
Every time something like this comes along they sky is apparently going to fall in. It arrives and everyone says "what was that all about". This will be the same.