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Halving fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

Halving fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

With fuel prices staying high, the federal government has announced a halving of the fuel excise for three months. This will cost the federal budget...

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Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

The changes announced by the prime minister won’t help with supply and are poorly targeted.

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Amid a surge in energy prices, a windfall tax on gas profits could be the best way to protect households

The last cut in the fuel excise cost $5 billion. A temporary tax on gas exports could provide more targeted relief for households.

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