A recent Australian Senate hearing revealed that the country collects more tax revenue from beer than its substantial gas exports, igniting a campaign for a proposed 25% gas export tax, which, despite gaining popular support, has been dismissed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amidst concerns about investment stability and contract integrity, as the nation faces rising domestic gas prices and a fuel crisis. #Australia #GasTax #CostOfLiving #AU #US #JP #NO
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Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Back in February, an otherwise dry senate hearing took an unexpected turn when a flustered treasury official confirmed a little known fact: Australia gets more tax from beer than gas exports.