Hollywood star Blanchett unaffected by Opposition's criticisms

May 31, 2011 4:38 PM EST

Appearing in “We Say Yes” campaign commercials as a carbon tax ambassador, Cate Blanchett seemed unaffected by expected criticisms from those who do not support putting a price on carbon.

"I'm not really surprised by the reactions from people on the other side of the debate. People are entitled to their opinion," Blanchett was quoted as saying by AFP.

Nine MSN reports Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said yesterday that Blanchett’s voice “should not be heard ahead of the voice of the ordinary working people.” He reiterated that the Australian Family Association actress never have a first-hand experience of the awful effect of an increased price of living from the tax. The federal opposition said the climate change campaign showed the government was out of touch with ordinaryAustralians on a carbon price.

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