Australia’s democracy at risk in carbon tax fight
The carbon debate is a test for our democracy, Sydney Morning Herald, March 10, 2011 THE carbon tax debate shapes as a turning point in Australian politics. If the Gillard government were to give in to the populism and sloganeering of the Tony Abbott-led Coalition and walk away from introducing a price on carbon, that would be a bad result for the environment, a blow to Australia’s claim to a prominent place at the table of international affairs, and it would cast doubt on the ability of our modern democratic system to sustain difficult policy reforms in the national interest.
It would be a win for the shrill voices that have become increasingly prevalent in the age of 24/7 ”news”. The sort of debates fomented by some talkback radio hosts and internet bloggers militate against reasoned and civil discussion of difficult and complex issues. Such an unwarranted victory against meaningful action on carbon pollution would be a worrying portent for the future of our democracy…….
In urging Ms Gillard to stand firm against the onslaught over a carbon price, The Age asks: what great policy reform is Mr Abbott offering? The carbon debate is a test for our democracy
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If you think that Australia not going ahead with the carbon tax will affect our democracy you must be very stupid. Democracy is doing what the people want (real democracy anyway)
what Australia is becoming is a elective dictatorship.
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