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Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax on existing contracts and criticises ‘populist’ campaign (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by arbilp3@aussie.zone to c/australianpolitics@aussie.zone

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The Labor MP Ed Husic vowed to keep pushing for a 25% export levy, predicting the groundswell of public support would eventually be too hard for Albanese to ignore.

Husic challenged Albanese’s description of the gas tax campaign as “populist”, noting the same label was used to described Labor’s drive for a royal commission into the banks.

I am glad someone from Labor is sticking up for the levy. Over time, keeping in mind the international situation, the levy should continue to be kept front of mind for when some semblance of 'normality' returns.

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[–] nevetsg@aussie.zone 0 points 3 weeks ago

I am all for a hike in Gas taxes. I am also impressed that the article lists the Governments reasons up front in the sub heading. Albo just spent the past few weeks tradeing access to our Gas exports for access to their Fuel exports. quid pro quo. Now is not the time to break those agreements.
I'm also glad I read down to the Punters Politics quote. Way to lie and project criticism directed at you on to others. I will remember to take everything he says with a grain of salt from now on.