Green businesses line up to support Australian carbon tax

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Almost 300 high-profile firms sign statement backing introduction of controversial carbon levy

A group of over 300 leading Australian firms have hit back at suggestions the business community is united in condemnation of the country's new carbon tax, which came into effect yesterday, publicly declaring...

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