Albanese kills gas tax to protect nation’s fuel security and Asian refinery deals
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has decided against imposing a new tax on gas exports to protect Australia's fuel security and maintain strong relationships with Asian partners. The decision comes amid a global oil crisis and concerns from countries like Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, which rely on Australian gas. Albanese emphasized the importance of Australia's reputation as a reliable energy supplier and the need to uphold existing gas export contracts.
- ▪Albanese rejected a proposed $17 billion tax on gas exports to safeguard fuel security.
- ▪Countries like Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia depend on Australian gas and have opposed new taxes.
- ▪The decision aims to strengthen Australia's relationships with key Asian fuel suppliers during a global oil crisis.
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| Publication time | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:39:15 +1000 |
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