Warn Carbon Tax Must Rise

The 12¢ a litre federal carbon tax on gasoline must rise if cabinet is to meet its emissions target, economists yesterday told the Commons environment committee. The Department of the Environment has acknowledged it is 36 percent short of target: “Higher carbon prices or more stringent policies will be required.”

This content is for Blacklock’s Reporter members only. Please login to view this content. (Register here.)

Back to Top