How will the carbon price affect you?

The introduction of a carbon price will cost households an extra $9.90 per week on average, while average assistance will be $10.10 per week, according to the Federal Government's modelling.

The Government says nine out of 10 households will receive assistance.
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says 10 per cent of households will get nothing and 60 per cent will be worse off or line-ball.
All estimates below are based on modelling released by the Federal Government, which the Opposition has questioned.

Calculator

The Government has released a calculator so Australians can estimate how the carbon price will affect their household.

• View the Government's calculator

Tables

The tables linked below outline the Government's modelling on how the carbon price will affect various Australian households. Dig into the details to see how the Government says you will be affected.

Individuals

• Individuals - Single person

Single parents

• One dependent, aged <5
• One dependent, aged 13-17
• Two dependents, aged 8-12 and 13-17

Single-income couple

• One dependent, aged <5
• Two dependents, both aged <5
• Three dependents, aged <5 and two aged 5-12

Dual-income (50:50) couple

• No dependents
• One dependent, aged <5
• One dependent, aged 13-17

Dual-income (70:30) couple

• One dependent, aged <5
• One dependent, aged 13-17
• Two dependents, aged <5 and 5-12
• Two dependents, both aged 5-12
• Two dependents, aged 5-12 and 13-17

Seniors

• Individual
• Dual-income (50:50) couple
• Dual-income (70:30) couple

Note: Links above point to single-page excerpts from the document Supporting Australian households, released as part of the Government's carbon pricing details.

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-10/how-will-the-carbon-price-affect-you/2789092