Qld is doing well out of carbon tax: Swan

Sydney : Australia | Jul 21, 2011 at 9:24 PM PDT

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

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Story continues below Mr Swan and Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser toured a Brisbane vitamin factory on Friday. Both made it clear compensation negotiations were ongoing. "We are advocating for a higher level of recognition and compensation for state-owned power generators," Mr Fraser said.... FULL ARTICLE AT Sydney Morning Herald

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