Does the gas industry pay its fair share of tax?
Advocates are proposing a flat 25 per cent tax on gas exports, but representatives say the industry is being unfairly targeted.
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Does the gas industry pay its fair share of tax? By political reporter Samantha DickTopic:Oil and Gas28m ago28 minutes agoTue 28 Apr 2026 at 7:33pmAdvocates are calling for a flat 25 per cent tax on gas exports. (ABC News: Michael Franchi)abc.net.au/news/does-australias-gas-industry-pay-enough-tax/106602004Link copiedShareShare articleThere is a question dominating Australians' social media feeds: Is the gas industry paying its fair share of tax?Politicians, influencers and progressive think tanks are arguing over whether Australians are being ripped off by the current tax settings. Industry representatives say they are being unfairly targeted, pointing to the $21.9 billion dollars in taxes and royalties paid last financial year.
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