NSW:I'll fight against carbon tax: O'Farrell

AAP General News (Australia)
02-24-2011
NSW:I'll fight against carbon tax: O'Farrell

SYDNEY, Feb 24 AAP - NSW opposition leader Barry O'Farrell says he will go to Canberra
to argue against a carbon tax, if the coalition wins the state election.

He was speaking during a live leadership debate with Premier Kristina Keneally, who
is in favour of setting a price on carbon.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced on Thursday that a carbon price will start in
Australia on July 1, 2012.

"I don't support a carbon tax, the Premier does," Mr O'Farrell said.

"The premier's advisers say carbon taxes will cost families another $500 …