carbon tax passed, page-43

Dunno excelsior I never used that figure, but I see you have stated it twice.
The government was happy to pass the carbon tax because they believe in another 12 months after it starts people will be asking why the sky didn't fall in as Abbott says it will and many will actually be in front by a little bit financially.
By next election in two years time they expect it to be a vote winner, and it well might be.
Dave R.