Carbon tax Australia will introduce a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from 1 July 2012, after the legislation passed its final barrier - approval by the Senate - on 8 November.

烟尘排放税11月8日立法通过最后一道关卡——议院批准，澳大利亚将在2012年7月1日增设二氧化碳排放税。

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Porter: Recently, Tasmania, South Australia, and Victoria all tried to introduce legislation similar to the original Northern Territory law and more attempts are being planned.

波特：最近，塔斯马尼亚、南澳、维多利亚地区都着手立法，采用北领地类似的相关法律，更多地区也纷纷计划仿效。

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After legislation due by Christmas, Australia will at last start taking action in 2012 to lower carbon emissions.

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