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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 17 Jul, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gillard defends carbon tax ad spend Prime Minister Julia Gillard has defended the amount of taxpayers' money being spent on ads to promote the carbon tax. A $12 million advertising blitz will be launched tonight, and a further $13 million will be spent on a public information campaign. "There's been a lot of fear around, a lot of misconceptions, so we want to get to people the accurate information they need to prepare for this change," Ms Gillard said.More » Hendra confirmed in sudden horse death Samoa shocks Wallabies in Sydney Murdoch prepares for phone hacking grilling Australia 'crazy' to lead on carbon tax: Howard Lottery offers IVF treatment prize Man lashed 40 times during home invasion Former Sydney drug kingpin walks free Insiders: 10 years of political commentary Last Austrian emperor's heir buried in Vienna More Analysis » Can our Iron Lady shake her carbon tax goblin? 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A $12 million advertising blitz will be launched tonight, and a further $13 million will be spent on a public information campaign. "There's been a lot of fear around, a lot of misconceptions, so we want to get to people the accurate information they need to prepare for this change," Ms Gillard said.More » Swan plays down need for media inquiry Embattled nurses reach pay bungle agreement Farming and the carbon tax: what's in store? Officer tried throwing life vest to struggling girl Sport More Sport » Live Broadcast: NRL Round 19 Listen to Grandstand's live broadcast of round 19 of the NRL. More » Goldsack cleared over mum's $400 bet Storm towel up Raiders Saints go right way at crossroad: Lyon Stalemate benefits gutsy Cadel Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Search engines replacing memory, study shows Clare Pain and Ashley Hall It's official. 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