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Ekka escapades for Abbott in Brisbane
ABC Online
From day one there will be no mining tax. From day one there will be no carbon tax or no electricity tax. From week one we will have a debt and deficit task ...

King Coal's Pyrrhic victory
European Voice
If it proved impossible to introduce a moderate carbon tax in a rich economy, it is certain that no commitment will be forthcoming for the next generation ...

Climate change almost invisible in the election campaign
ABC Online
The Government has said "Putting a price on carbon" is essential to efficiently reduce carbon emissions. A "price on carbon" is code for a carbon tax. ...

He talks tough, but no new message
The Australian
He makes five pledges for day one of Abbott as PM: lifting the mining and carbon tax threats, neither of which is legislated; ringing the President of Nauru ...

FACTBOX-Policy differences in Australian election
Reuters
Also, the planting of 20 million trees, a A$1000 solar panel rebate and soil carbon storage. * GREENS: A two-year carbon tax set at $23 a tonne on the ...

FACTBOX-Policy differences ahead of Australian election
Reuters
Other measures include planting 20 million trees, a A$1000 solar panel rebate and soil carbon storage. * GREENS: A two-year carbon tax set at $23 a tonne on ...