The collapse of the King Island abattoir highlights that transport vulnerabilities remain a particularly serious threat for our remote island communities. Fuel for shipping to and from the islands is not carbon tax exempt and as a recent study found, the effects of the carbon tax on remote island communities will be “significant.” (A. Edwards [...] Continue reading » » »
Island communities deserve our support
The Federal Government’s Carbon Tax will impact on almost every aspect of life on Flinders Island, making life more difficult and expensive for local residents. While all Australians will feel the pain of higher prices as a result of the Carbon Tax, residents in remote areas such as Flinders Island will be hit particularly hard. [...] Continue reading » » »
Flinders Island
I had the great pleasure of visiting Flinders Island last Friday (14 October) and thought I’d update you on the key issues resonating in this important community. The following five issues are distilled from discussions I had with a broad cross-section of Islanders, who were keen to share their perspectives. Carbon Tax: It was no surprise that residents of [...] Continue reading » » »
