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Opposition leader claims proposed fuel excise cut won't add to inflation

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has pledged to halve the fuel excise, and insists it will be fully funded and won't add to current inflationary pressures.

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What happened Opposition leader Angus Taylor has pledged to halve the fuel excise, and insists it will be fully funded and won't add to current inflationary pressures.
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Left / center-leftOpposition leader claims proposed fuel excise cut won't add to inflation

The Age (Australia) · Center-left · News report

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The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Sep 20, 9:57 PM

Opposition leader claims proposed fuel excise cut won't add to inflation

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has pledged to halve the fuel excise, and insists it will be fully funded and won't add to current inflationary pressures.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Sep 20, 9:57 PM

Opposition leader claims proposed fuel excise cut won't add to inflation

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has pledged to halve the fuel excise, and insists it will be fully funded and won't add to current inflationary pressures.

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Sep 20, 9:57 PM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.

Sep 20, 9:57 PM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.

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