claim: During the 2013 election campaign the Coalition said its first legislative priority in government would be to scrap the carbon tax.
evidence: 2013 Election Launching his campaign for the 2013 Election, Tony Abbott outlined the economic priorities of the Coalition, promising to tackle government debt, eliminate "waste" in government expenditure, and decrease taxes which place a burden on industry and business: We'll build a stronger economy so everyone can get ahead.
category: Abbott Government