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Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Australia collects more tax from beer than liquefied natural gas exports, a treasury official confirmed at a February senate hearing, sparking viral outrage. The revelation reignited calls for a 25% gas export tax, which polls show 57% of voters support, though the prime minister has ruled it out. Energy companies oppose the levy as domestic gas prices.
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