Brisbane Times
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·4 hours ago
Police investigate tax break link to Melbourne bar firebombing attacks
Australian police are investigating whether tax-free alcohol exploits fueled recent firebombings of Melbourne bars. A $180 million annual tax break for craft spirit makers is being scrutinized as a potential motive, though no venue owners reported extortion demands. Victoria Police's new taskforce will examine whether organized crime has infiltrated the spirits industry amid concerns about illicit bootleggers.
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