1984 is hier ! In Australie mag je de term Carbon Tax niet meer op negatieve wijze vermelden. (bvb. door te beweren dat vanwege de Carbon Tax de prijzen in Uw zaak hoger zijn). De boetes voor zij die toch dit delict begaan zijn 'onbetaalbaar'. Speciale Carbon Tax politie is dagelijks actief om deze uiterst gevaarlijke 'thought crimes & free speach' te voorkomen.
Daily Telegraph - Don't serve carbon lies, ACCC warns
SHOPS and restaurants could face fines up to $1.1 million if waiters or sales staff wrongly blame the carbon tax for price rises or exaggerate the impact.
And households are being warned to watch out for telephone scammers offering to deposit carbon tax compensation into their bank accounts.
The prices watchdog, the ACCC, will today launch its countdown to the July 1 carbon tax with a special focus on helping small businesses understand their obligations and consumers to be vigilant for false claims.
It is releasing internet videos to help business, a 16-page guide and has set up a dedicated website www.accc.gov.au/carbon.