With its abolition, cost savings were identified, and they are now a reality, with electricity providers sending letters identifying the extent of price reduction of electricity for consumers.

The imposition of the tax caused immediate community concerns about the impact on food production, food transport, transport and manufacturing services.

With this liability there, the tax resulted in a flow-on effect impacting these activities and compromising industry.

The member for Indi, Cathy McGowan, voted to keep the carbon tax, so for once we can be glad that the vote of Indi didn't count.

The Coalition government abolishing this tax has freed Australia from a flawed burden on the nation.