Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.
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"Just do it and stop the crap."
— Dr Ken Henry , Academic
"How many stable democracies have the many resources that we have? How are we getting such a dud deal?"
— Konrad Benjamin , Influencer
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Campaigners say Australia is giving away its gas 'for free' and should tax exports like Norway and Qatar.
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