The Guardian Australia ·general ·3 hours ago

Gas companies spend millions opposing proposed export tax, inquiry reveals

Gas companies, including Shell Australia, spent millions on an advertising campaign to oppose a proposed export tax, a parliamentary inquiry revealed on Wednesday. Shell's country chair, Cecile Wake, argued that the campaign was necessary to counter misleading claims by opponents. Labor MP Ed Husic criticized the industry for defending the indefensible rather than paying fair taxes.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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