Although the Gillard govt has said there will be no Carbon Tax on fuel for the average motorist, this is a complete con. There is a plan to do so under another name. In essence, the Carbon Tax will be an additional fuel excise.

The Greens have convinced the government to institute a 'Productivity Commission Inquiry' which will decide whether excise is to be levied on CARBON CONTENT of fuel. In addition they will examine whether ROAD USAGE CHARGES will also be instituted to discourage driving. Make no mistake this will happen.

So don't be fooled by the original announcement, there WILL be a Carbon Tax on fuel but through a Productivity Commission hearing and added through fuel excise. Sneaky bastards.

No tax on fuel, but Greens win Productivity Commission inquiry | The Australian