Canavan slams fuel tax cut as ‘Band-Aid’

Halving the fuel tax was a bad idea - and it shouldn’t be extended. There’s a fairer alternative

The federal government’s cut to the fuel excise is due to expire at the end of June, meaning the cost of filling up a 65-litre petrol vehicle could rise by about A$19 from July 1. This week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese left the door open to extending the temporary cut for petrol or for diesel. The cut was put in place to offset the surge in fuel costs following the start of the Iran war in late February. While the cut provides some inflation…

Canavan slams fuel tax cut as ‘Band-Aid’

A big claim about the temporary fuel tax cut has been made as deliberations on extending the measure past June 30 continue.

Truckies brace for rate hikes as fuel excise cut extension hangs in balance

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirms the federal government is reviewing the diesel fuel excise cut pause. Learn how this decision impacts livestock transporters.