Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Fawcett and understand his longstanding interest in the cost of living, especially for families in Australia. Repealing the carbon tax is the single most important act the Senate can perform to take pressure off families, save Australian jobs and strengthen the economy. If the Senate repeals this toxic tax, it will save the Australian economy from a $9,000 million jobs-destroying sledgehammer. Removing this tax will take the pressure off business and secure jobs. It will also deliver average savings of $550 per year to each and every household across the nation, according to Labor's own Treasury costings whilst they were in government. This carbon tax hurts jobs, hurts families and does nothing for the environment, and that is why the government is committed to its abolition.