It's all hot air from the jet-setting eco brigade

The problem with the Australian Conservation Foundation's advertisement is that the Blanchett line appears to be: “Do as I say but please don't do as I do, lest the planet burn.” It's not a credible message.

Cate Blanchett carbon tax ads cause a stir

But Blanchett said her support for a price of carbon was conditional on there being ''generous assistance'' for low- and middle-income households, which the government has promised.