One day left for Janelle Saffin to keep faith with Page electorate

October 11, 2011

Labor members of parliament have one day left to keep faith with their electorates and vote against Julia Gillard’s carbon tax in Parliament tomorrow,” Federal Member for Cowper Luke Hartsuyker said today.

“Janelle Saffin can restore faith with the people of Page by supporting the Coalition’s amendment which prevents the carbon tax coming into place before an election.  Voters in Page will be watching very closely to see how Janelle Saffin represents them on this issue,” Mr Hartsuyker said.

“Janelle Saffin must not betray the voters of Page by voting for the carbon tax which will drive up the cost of living, threaten jobs and do nothing for the environment.  Julia Gillard said ‘there will be no carbon tax under the government I lead’ and tomorrow all members of parliament will have the chance to vote against the carbon tax that the Prime Minister promised we wouldn’t have.  At a time of international economic uncertainty, this is the worst possible time to be introducing the world’s biggest carbon tax.

“There is a better way. The Coalition’s Direct Action plan is a strong and effective policy that will reduce carbon emissions by 5 per cent by 2020 without a new tax.  Our Direct Action plan is costed, capped and fully funded from savings to the budget. Direct Action means no costs to households, no new taxes, and no increase in electricity prices as a result of the policy.  The Coalition’s commitment to the Australian people is that we will do everything in our power to fight this toxic tax.

“The Coalition will oppose the carbon tax in opposition and rescind it in government. This parliament has no mandate to introduce a carbon tax.