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Aussie carbon tax unconstitutional, says mining magnate

By Rowena Dela Rosa Yoon Sat, Mar 17, 2012 6:09PM UTC View Comments

The carbon tax circus is not yet over. Mining magnate Clive Palmer announced he will challenge Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s carbon tax in the High Court, saying it is unconstitutional. Palmer said his legal advisers who are “all senior counsels with experience in the High Court” advised him to take legal action against the federal government on...

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Australia: Gillard secures historic carbon tax win

By Rowena Dela Rosa Yoon Tue, Nov 08, 2011 9:02PM UTC View Comments

PM Julia Gillard and Greens Leader Bob Brown

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard finally made it! The Australian Senate today passed the Clean Energy Future legislation otherwise known as the carbon tax bill ending the prolonged political circus between the opposition and the coalition parties. It is a historic day for Gillard who fought for the bill against all odds, a feat which many...

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Aussie Greens to bring carbon tax to world stage

By Rowena Dela Rosa Yoon Wed, Oct 12, 2011 8:13PM UTC View Comments

Now that the much-debated carbon tax has passed the House of Representatives, members and supporters of the Australian Greens are looking forward to its historic vote in the Senate next month. The left-wingers are crossing their fingers the bill will be ratified into law. If ratified, the carbon tax will be the trademark victory for...

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