CARBON TAX

The Hon. D.G.E. HOOD (15:01): My question is to the minister representing the Treasurer. Since the introduction of the carbon tax federally—that is, over the first quarter in particular, from 1 July to 30 September—what additional costs have been borne by the state government with respect to the following areas: first, the servicing of government vehicles, including air conditioners in such vehicles; secondly, other government transport activities, including public transport; third, police operations; fourth, health and ageing, including the operation of hospitals; fifth, education and further education; and sixth, social housing?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women) (15:02): I thank the honourable member for his questions and will refer them to the Treasurer in another place and bring back a response.