There is more to it that just the simple view you are seeing here.
If the government wanted to raise taxes, then do so, raise the GST to 11% on EVERYTHING.
A carbon tax is a selective tax. Why not introduce all those stupid and varying sales taxes we had before.
Why not introduce more complex tax collection....like we had before
Why not grow another empire in the ATO....like we had before
Why give some people tax relief on a consumption we all have and not others
Mand made CO2 is the least of this countries woes
Feel free to add some more.
Some small family businesses will be up for $65,000 a year more in business costs alone, and what will be gained for it?
