Australian government to unveil carbon tax plan within days

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Details of controversial levy to be announced on Sunday, alongside plans for new clean tech investment fund

After numerous false starts, the Australian government is poised to unveil the final version of its controversial carbon tax plan within the next few days. Speaking to reporters earlier today, Treasurer...

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