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'Peddling lies': gas sector vents as tax pressure rises

'Peddling lies': gas sector vents as tax pressure rises

The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on calls for an export tax as industry figures insist they pay their fair share.

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal

Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.

'Tiny' tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming

'Tiny' tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming

'Tiny' tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming

'Tiny' tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming

Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.

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Backbencher break ranks with call for gas export tax

Backbencher break ranks with call for gas export tax

A backbench Labor MP has urged his parliamentary colleagues to impose a new tax on gas exports despite opposition from the sector.

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship

The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.

Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus

Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus

Traders will be hoping US President Donald Trump strikes a permanent deal with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the clock ticks on a fragile ceasefire.

Reopening of strait "very fragile", PM says

Reopening of strait "very fragile", PM says

Dozens of oil tankers are on their way to Australia through the Strait of Hormuz as an international mission gets under way to ensure the waterway remains open.

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Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia

Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia

Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia

Australia secures fertiliser deal with Indonesia

Australian farmers will receive an additional 250,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Indonesia, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to squeeze supplies.

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

PM cuts short Asian fuel mission after refinery fire

Anthony Albanese will return to Australia early from overseas following a major blaze at one of the nation's two remaining fuel refineries.

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

Albanese honours fallen soldiers ahead of Brunei talks

The prime minister has laid a wreath in honour of Australian soldiers killed during World War II after arriving in Brunei for talks to shore up fuel supply.

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive

Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security.

Australia won't join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Australia won't join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Australia won't join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Australia won't join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.

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Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore

Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.

Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit

The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

The Trump administration has again taken aim at some of Australia's policies, claiming American businesses may be facing unfair treatment.

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WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

In a "major setback for global trade", t‌he World Trade Organization ‌has failed to secure a collective decision on e-commerce during talks in Cameroon.

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free trade deal with the European Union.

Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's head of state Xi Jinping will take place in mid-May, according to the White House.

Cheaper goods to flow under 'hard yakka' EU trade deal

Australia and Europe will go on a tariff-slashing blitz, inking a historic trade deal after almost a decade of sometimes-intractable negotiations.

Rationing not yet on the cards as fuel outlook worsens

Australia has been reassured by a key trading partner its fuel supplies are not at risk as other nations look to limit exports to support domestic markets.

EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal

The president of the European Commission has begun her three-day visit to Australia, as a long-awaited free-trade deal with the bloc appears set to be resolved.

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade and security deals could be signed when the European president and trade commissioner land in Australia for a three-day visit.

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