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Australia’s tax advisor advises in the interests of BHP Billiton

Former BHP chair renews carbon tax criticism – ABC Newcastle NSW – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 5 Sept 11, The former chairman of BHP Billiton, Don Argus, has criticised the Federal Government’s proposed carbon tax, saying it is not in the nation’s best interest..

…Mr Argus also questioned planned investment in renewable energy ……He says the Government should hold off on the [carbon] tax due to the current global financial uncertainty…..

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Mr Argus says he is bemused that carbon capture storage has been excluded from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation that was recently announced, as he thinks it will be a very worthwhile technology…..Mr Argus also warned the state and federal governments on the current debate over mining royalties.
Former BHP chair renews carbon tax criticism – ABC Newcastle NSW – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

September 6, 2011 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL, politics