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At the core of this push for a carbon tax lies a clear desire for additional revenue—an essential need for a government perceived to be addicted to spending and heavily influenced by union power. The government's dependency on these unions and its spending habits suggest that new taxes are an inevitable solution to fill the fiscal gaps.
What is striking is the support for a tax that claims to save the planet, with notable endorsements from figures like former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry, prominent corporations such as Rio Tinto, and the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU). Many in the academic sphere also advocate for it, although critics argue that their perspectives are often disconnected from the practical realities faced by everyday Australians.