The Australian Government’s recent attempts to convince the Australian public of the benefits to them of the carbon tax have been largely unsuccessful due to a lack of concrete data to back it up. But finally this week some strong leadership and straight talking has helped their cause. During a meeting in Canberra Treasurer Wayne Swan stated categorically that based on extensive modeling projections Australia’s economy will become richer despite the instigation of a carbon tax. He also said that an average Australian family will increase earnings by about $8000 within the next few years.

As a result of the carbon tax the $8000 dollar mark will likely continue to increase by more than 300% by the year 2050. The federal government’s treasury number crunchers have also estimated that more than 1.5 million new jobs will be created by 2020, all of which are related to future green projects that are expected to mushroom with the extra investment dollars the carbon tax will ensure. The Treasurer said that the country will be able to progress even further with these new industries, while making deep cuts to our carbon emissions at the same time.

While many still oppose the carbon tax, the Gillard administration found valuable support from seven of the most prominent people in the country. Victorian governor Professor David de Kretser and philanthropist Dame Elisabeth Murdoch signed an open letter saying that Australia must not allow progress to be “thwarted again”. The letter, co-signed by guru Peter Cundall and four former Australians of the year – Sir Gus Nossal, Ian Kiernan, Dr Fiona Stanley and Professor Patrick McGorry, says that our nation is at a critical point right now and that it is time to build a cleaner and better future for the next generation.

Currently the carbon tax is still on debate from all aspects starting from whether it is really needed, what  the necessary starting price is and where should the revenue be directed. Recent surveys shows that many Australians want the country to be 100% renewable, however they haven’t necessarily accepted the fact that long term projects and a sustainable future for renewables can only be achieved with carbon pricing.

What can’t be denied is that the cost of living for many families is reaching unsustainable levels, thanks in part to soaring electricity prices. Regardless of what happens with the carbon tax electricity bills will continue to rise exponentially. So if you want to be able to free yourself from those ongoing price hikes, and eliminate your electricity bill at today’s prices, then installing solar panels are your best alternative.

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