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Petition : End fossil fuel subsidies for big mining companies

sign-thisEnd fossil fuel subsidies for big mining companies http://greensmps.org.au/content/end-fossil-fuel-subsidies-big-mining-companies 11 Apr 2013 | Christine Milne

Dear Prime Minister Gillard & Treasurer Swan:

I support ending fossil fuel subsidies for big mining companies.

The diesel fuel rebate and accelerated depreciation for assets and exploration will cost the Australian people more than $13 billion over the next four years.

That $13 billion would be far better spent caring for people, instead of the mining lobby. Imagine: what would that mean for our public school students?

It’s more than enough to increase Newstart by $50 a week, reverse your cuts to vital support for single parents, and more.

Your petitioners ask that you:

End these subsidies that drive the fossil fuel pollution driving global warming, and invest in people instead.

June 25, 2013 - Posted by | General News

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