Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Hansard source

I am asked about the views of Qantas. Those opposite who like to quote Mr Joyce might like to refer to his comments in March 2011:

We can understand the logic on the carbon tax and why the government regards it as a necessity we're convinced that all organisations should do whatever they can to reduce emissions.

Interesting, isn't it, Mr President, the way in which those opposite fail to look at what CEOs are saying when CEOs talk about the importance of this economic reform but are very happy to scaremonger to the Australian people, as has been their wont in every aspect of the carbon price debate, rather than look at the facts. I would also quote from John Valastro, Qantas head of environment, on 12 October 2011:

Putting Australia at the forefront of this emerging industry would, over the long term, help shift our aviation-dependent economy to a lower carbon footprint, create green jobs and drive investment.

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