The Queensland Government has confirmed it will not look to challenge the Federal Government’s carbon tax in the High Court.

 

“The LNP is opposed to the introduction of the Gillard Government’s carbon tax because of the negative effect it will have on industry development, jobs and the cost of living for families as companies pass on the cost of the tax,” Mr Bleijie said.

 

“Unfortunately, we’ve been advised that a challenge is unlikely to be successful, so we won’t waste taxpayers’ money fighting a losing battle.”

 

Mr Bleijie confirmed the State Government will push for the carbon tax to be costed separately on all residential electricity bills from 1 July.