“Now is not a good time” #australia Government loath to cut diesel rebate
#auspol #energy #oil
analysis found largest beneficiaries of the fuel tax rebate were BHP, (about $600 million last financial year) followed by Rio Tinto ($400 million).
#taxtherich
It will never be a good time for the fossil fuel industry corporations. Stop giving them our money.

https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/now-is-not-a-good-time-government-loath-to-cut-diesel-rebate-20260316-p5oarg

https://archive.md/Md6V6

Diesel excise rebate unlikely to be cut amid Middle East conflict, rising fuel prices

The prospect of adding another 51¢ per litre for miners – and potentially fishers and farmers  – would be politically and economically perilous, say sources.

Australian Financial Review

@ApaulD

Why it isn't only for small farms and business is beyond me. Why, ffs, global corps??