Police link Melbourne bar firebombings to $180 million spirit tax loophole

Australian police are investigating whether recent firebombings of Melbourne bars are linked to a $180 million annual tax loophole for spirit makers. Law enforcement sources say new distillers may be exploiting an excise exemption intended for craft producers, potentially fueling organized crime. A new taskforce announced Tuesday will examine whether tax evasion motivated the attacks on hospitality venues.

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