Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Business condemns carbon price call


MICHAEL Chaney has joined the chorus of business opposition to BHP Billiton chief Marius Kloppers's call for a price on carbon.

Mr Chaney, a former BHP director, said yesterday he believed that taking action before the rest of the world would damage Australia's economy and international competitiveness.

He also said a carbon tax, which was suggested by Mr Kloppers on Wednesday, would have little impact on overall carbon emissions.

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