Mining groups slam push to scrap fuel tax credits

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Critics of the scheme claim the rebates stifle innovation

Diesel consumption accounts for roughly 17% of Australia's overall carbon emissions.

Diesel consumption accounts for roughly 17% of Australia’s overall carbon emissions. | Credits: Shutterstock

Prime minister Anthony Albanese and treasurer Jim Chalmers are being pushed by an influential Labor group to scrap Australia’s fuel tax credit scheme, although the mere suggestion of such a move has been…

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