There have now been four years of back-to-back Budget deficits at record levels with another deficit in prospect. Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard have burned through almost $200 billion worth of excessive Commonwealth government spending. Last year’s deficit was initially expected to be $12.3 billion but it turned out to be $43.4 billion – a $30+ billion blow-out!
in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights