I also think that if you want to put a price on carbon, why not just do it with a simple tax? Why not ask motorists to pay more, why not ask electricity consumers to pay more and then at the end of the year you can take your invoices to the tax office and get a rebate of the carbon tax you've paid
Tony AbbottWe can't conclusively say whether man-made carbon dioxide emissions are contributing to climate change.
Tony AbbottIt is a very heavy responsibility [to be a prime-minister] to make, but someone has to make it for our country and I am thrilled and honoured to have that opportunity and that responsibility.
Tony AbbottLabor has come out with a series of proposals to increase taxes, including taxes on people across Australia saving for their retirement, he has actually identified so far zero dollars in spending reductions.
Tony AbbottThe smart way to improve broadband is not to junk the existing network but to make the most of it. Itโs to let a competitive market deliver the speeds that people need at an affordable price with government improving infrastructure in the areas where market competition wonโt deliver it.
Tony Abbott