You know, this is a website about karting so I don't want to get too sidetracked by politics, but...
We live in one of the most prosperous countries on earth, at one of the most prosperous times in history, and emit more carbon per person than any other country by a reasonable margin. Are we really so selfish we can't sacrifice tiny percentage of our income for the good of the future people of this earth?
Julia might be a terrible leader with a tragically annoying voice, but I'm ashamed of the attitude some Australians are taking on this issue.
Australia is one of the most expensive places to live in the world! The cost of living is immense compared to some other countries. People can not afford yet another Labor tax. Not to mention companies will just pass on the tax to keep their profit margins! Labor are so typical.. They dont understand how to create economic growth and real policies. All they know is tax and spend! Redistribution of $.. Its BS.
Not to mention Australia only pollutes a little over 1% of the worlds CO2 emissions yet we now have one of the highest taxes!! What are we even aiming for? 10%, 20% reduction? so 20% reduction thats around .3% reduction in the WORLD CO2 annual emission.. Is that worth billions of peoples hard earned dollars?? I for one do not think so. How much is that going to actually reduce the temperature? .1 of a degree?? I would rather the .1 thanks..
I want to see how every dollar of this tax is being spent. I demand transparency. People are working hard for there money they deserve to see exactly how this money is used. No doubt like every other gvt department a large portion of our money will be wasted.
Look Col in theory I am all for a global policy on climate change. So we are all in the same boat and then maybe we can make a real dent in the global CO2 emissions. But this tax Labor have come out with taking in mind the above imo is BS.
Why take $9.90 off us with one hand and give $10.10 back?? why do we still export that naughty stuff coal so they can burn it, when we want to shut down our power station that burn coal? hypocritical.
Why was it brought in on a LIE? she had every chance to change back and take it to a vote at the election like the GST was. ITS ALL about power look at the other issues, she conned Wilke to get his vote, [ shafted him on another LIE] look at Slipper, move him into the speakers role makes his vote virtually nill, and don't mention Thompson!!! as for the ASSYLUM issue well thats obvious DON'T WHATEVER YOU DO BRING BACK A POLICY THAT WORKED BECAUSE ITS WAS A LIBERAL POLICY. !!!!! power over human lives simpe as that.
This tax simply wont work, its doomed to failure as in 2015 the price goes onto the open market today its $23/tonne the open market is aaround $5/tonne anyone see the problem here???? also I undertand there will be a floor price [ price cannot go below] of $15/tonne again anyone see the problem here????
Don't ever be fooled that this tax will save ANYONE!!!! we are the ONLY country witha ECONOMY wide tax Europe is far tooooooo broke to even look at doing anything environmentally with global warming. USA wont do anyting and neitehr will CHINA or INDIA.
I am all for aternative energy and moving away from this current method, but it has to be done properly, even before this tax came in Aust was moving to clean energy slowly but surely the impact of such will be softer and more effective this way than just wham hit them hard in the pocket.
What are kart clubs going to do when rates rise as MANY councils including mine are ON the bad list so will have to charge higher rates etc, hpw much will clubs electricity bills go up 18+% may not be much karting wise but a little less for the club.
The real effect of this tax will be business especally as if they cannot pass their costs onto the public ad hence have to wear it or increase their product price and thus risk being uncompetitive and hence JOBS are thratened.
Just look at Alcoa threatened to sack hundreds of workers up step the gvernment and gives them $40m sounds good but ook at theor Carbon tax Bill its $40m so they are in effect NOT paying the TAX. What has she started here? any big employer now just ahs to scream poor and threaten job osses and she MUST stump up some cash????
She is Conning Australia. My local paper today sprooked how last week saw a r3ecord sales figures in the local shopping centre said it was the wet weather, rubbish it was the education tax refund and carbon tax money being spent. The ETR is a another scam, giving you your early tax refund on school expenses and making sound like she is giving you something new, and all timed to arrive before this tax starts to flood peoples accounts with cash to deflect their minds away. As I just said it appear to me locals in my area seem to have spent it all in one go?? now what are they going to do when the electricity bill starts to come in and the school gear is needed where is the compo now???
We just lost 92 Gaol warders as they have shrunk our gaol and rumur of 15 nurses to go as well, not due to the CT but still a hard hit to our town and our tow kart club only has less then 20 members so they will struggle more, as will many
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Nothing Julia's carbon tax…
Nothing Julia's carbon tax will hit too hard.
New IAME X30, New X2 or…
New IAME X30, New X2 or Praga 30/32 (pending nationals results) New Mychron 4... And a bottle of engine oil :)
Are you sure thats Julia's…
Are you sure thats Julia's Money Joel, I think there might be a bit of Tonys money amongst that ;) hehe
Joel Gray said:
going into my 'getting…
going into my 'getting started' fund.
Saving up for food and power…
Saving up for food and power bills... you know the little luxuries in life.
Paying my tax bill!
Paying my tax bill!
Maybe a little bit. You'll…
Maybe a little bit. You'll pay for the engine. Thanks Tony 8D
Tony Roberts said:
You know, this is a website…
You know, this is a website about karting so I don't want to get too sidetracked by politics, but...
We live in one of the most prosperous countries on earth, at one of the most prosperous times in history, and emit more carbon per person than any other country by a reasonable margin. Are we really so selfish we can't sacrifice tiny percentage of our income for the good of the future people of this earth?
Julia might be a terrible leader with a tragically annoying voice, but I'm ashamed of the attitude some Australians are taking on this issue.
Neville Scullion said:
Col,Australia is one of the…
Col,
Australia is one of the most expensive places to live in the world! The cost of living is immense compared to some other countries. People can not afford yet another Labor tax. Not to mention companies will just pass on the tax to keep their profit margins! Labor are so typical.. They dont understand how to create economic growth and real policies. All they know is tax and spend! Redistribution of $.. Its BS.
Not to mention Australia only pollutes a little over 1% of the worlds CO2 emissions yet we now have one of the highest taxes!! What are we even aiming for? 10%, 20% reduction? so 20% reduction thats around .3% reduction in the WORLD CO2 annual emission.. Is that worth billions of peoples hard earned dollars?? I for one do not think so. How much is that going to actually reduce the temperature? .1 of a degree?? I would rather the .1 thanks..
I want to see how every dollar of this tax is being spent. I demand transparency. People are working hard for there money they deserve to see exactly how this money is used. No doubt like every other gvt department a large portion of our money will be wasted.
Look Col in theory I am all for a global policy on climate change. So we are all in the same boat and then maybe we can make a real dent in the global CO2 emissions. But this tax Labor have come out with taking in mind the above imo is BS.
Ill be investing my money..
Sincee you opened the door…
Sincee you opened the door Col :-)
Why take $9.90 off us with one hand and give $10.10 back?? why do we still export that naughty stuff coal so they can burn it, when we want to shut down our power station that burn coal? hypocritical.
Why was it brought in on a LIE? she had every chance to change back and take it to a vote at the election like the GST was. ITS ALL about power look at the other issues, she conned Wilke to get his vote, [ shafted him on another LIE] look at Slipper, move him into the speakers role makes his vote virtually nill, and don't mention Thompson!!! as for the ASSYLUM issue well thats obvious DON'T WHATEVER YOU DO BRING BACK A POLICY THAT WORKED BECAUSE ITS WAS A LIBERAL POLICY. !!!!! power over human lives simpe as that.
This tax simply wont work, its doomed to failure as in 2015 the price goes onto the open market today its $23/tonne the open market is aaround $5/tonne anyone see the problem here???? also I undertand there will be a floor price [ price cannot go below] of $15/tonne again anyone see the problem here????
Don't ever be fooled that this tax will save ANYONE!!!! we are the ONLY country witha ECONOMY wide tax Europe is far tooooooo broke to even look at doing anything environmentally with global warming. USA wont do anyting and neitehr will CHINA or INDIA.
I am all for aternative energy and moving away from this current method, but it has to be done properly, even before this tax came in Aust was moving to clean energy slowly but surely the impact of such will be softer and more effective this way than just wham hit them hard in the pocket.
What are kart clubs going to do when rates rise as MANY councils including mine are ON the bad list so will have to charge higher rates etc, hpw much will clubs electricity bills go up 18+% may not be much karting wise but a little less for the club.
The real effect of this tax will be business especally as if they cannot pass their costs onto the public ad hence have to wear it or increase their product price and thus risk being uncompetitive and hence JOBS are thratened.
Just look at Alcoa threatened to sack hundreds of workers up step the gvernment and gives them $40m sounds good but ook at theor Carbon tax Bill its $40m so they are in effect NOT paying the TAX. What has she started here? any big employer now just ahs to scream poor and threaten job osses and she MUST stump up some cash????
She is Conning Australia. My local paper today sprooked how last week saw a r3ecord sales figures in the local shopping centre said it was the wet weather, rubbish it was the education tax refund and carbon tax money being spent. The ETR is a another scam, giving you your early tax refund on school expenses and making sound like she is giving you something new, and all timed to arrive before this tax starts to flood peoples accounts with cash to deflect their minds away. As I just said it appear to me locals in my area seem to have spent it all in one go?? now what are they going to do when the electricity bill starts to come in and the school gear is needed where is the compo now???
they are not calling her JULIAR for nothing!!!!
yep i cant afford it we got…
yep i cant afford it we got 6 busniness closed down in our small town sign times every thing is getting harder and that just in the mechanic industry
We just lost 92 Gaol warders…
We just lost 92 Gaol warders as they have shrunk our gaol and rumur of 15 nurses to go as well, not due to the CT but still a hard hit to our town and our tow kart club only has less then 20 members so they will struggle more, as will many