Editorial
Herald Sun
March 01, 2012
Increased rates will hurt households struggling with the rising cost of living.
CARBON tax fear is about to become reality as several Victorian councils move to increase household rates to cover their own costs.
The Municipal Association of Victoria estimates the carbon tax will add three per cent to bills, which could increase by up to 30 percent with other charges.
The Herald Sun has stated repeatedly that the carbon tax, which starts in July, could not come at a worst time.
Power prices are likely to be higher than Government estimates and may increase further following a warning by Australia’s largest power generator that it could be forced to reduce output to cut carbon costs.
The company says this could push up the price of electricity even more because of less power being available on the National Electricity Market.
Airlines have confirmed they will add a carbon tax surcharge to the cost of a ticket and small businesses may also be forced to increase their prices to the public.
Still Julia Gillard refuses to budge, confirming the carbon tax will stay.
The Prime Minister sees her renewed authority as further proof of her policy, instead of the burden it will undoubtedly be to families.
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