It will prevent the collection of resources that can be used to fund conversion programmes for 3 years, so at best it’s kicking the can down the road a bit. But
It opens it up for more exemptions
we don’t have the time
And, worst of all, all the problems will be the same and it will be harder to restart the tax to find conversion programmes.
The carbon tax has two great benefits, but only when it’s properly funded. Now we still wear it around our necks because people who can’t do math and are being told it’s bad will still “know” it’s bad, and the benefits won’t be as obvious.
We can either have the cake or eat it. Conservatives say with no cake we’re better off, but now we’re due at the birthday party with no cake, no gifts, and starving.