Major polluting companies believe a carbon price will be reintroduced in Australia some time in the future, according to the first business survey released after its repeal. The survey of major Australian energy, mining, construction and manufacturing firms also found that 77 per cent of those who responded did not believe the repeal of the carbon price scheme was likely to reduce their overall costs. Led by Deakin University, the study was carried out between April and June this year - before the repeal was passed by the Senate, but when there was a general expectation it would occur. The survey was sent to 436 firms required to report their emissions to the federal government annually. About 20 per cent - 87 companies - responded. The responses were given on the condition of anonymity. Read more: smh.au/federal-politics/political-news/carbon-tax-will-be-back-industry-believes-20140819-105uj1.html
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:01:08 +0000
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