
Who: “The mining sector is Tasmania’s major employer after significant growth in the past two years, Deputy Premier Bryan Green says.” The Mercury. The Claim: The…

Who: “Many mining companies say they will no longer do business in Australia once this tax and the subsequent emissions trading scheme are introduced.” Senator…

Who: “Everybody knows we were the bedrock of getting Australia through the global financial crisis.” Mitch Hooke, Chief Executive of the Minerals Council of Australia….

Who: “The rest of the world [is] not going anywhere near carbon taxes or emission trading schemes.” Tony Abbott. Mr. Abbott has also claimed that…