The ETS (Extra Tax Scheme) has been DEFEATED

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Originally Posted by 4Vman

Case study:

I'm in the Point of sales display industry, i had a brief from a client last week for a "green" display solution for their products, a counter unit for 120 stores, we looked at a number of alternatives and settled on hardwood machined and clear coated with an environmentally friendly water based clear system, it ticked all the boxes for green, recyclable and sustainable.. it ended up coming out at $450.00 per unit, i also costed the same unit from MDF with 2 pack paint finish as a reference and it came in at $220.00... The client nearly feinted.
That's real money, start forcing people to go this way and taxing them if they don't is going to hurt EVERY consumer.
Im all for reducing emissions and living "greener" but not at the expense of common sense and our way of life and cost of living.
A gradual awareness and adoption of "greener" habits is needed, not a sledge hammer taxation minefield.

i have the same issue on a daily basis with customers who want to buy australian made products. it sounds great in theory, but when dollars are on the line people always vote with their wallet and choose the cheaper import.

this ETS is a false economy. forcing people to pay extra for everyday items is not the way to save the planet.