Jul 17, 2026 – 8.00pmThe Albanese government will breathe life into the prospect of a gas tax at next week’s signature ALP National Conference by enshrining in Labor’s policy platform a pledge to give the Australian people a fairer return from their natural resources.As part of a broader shift towards wealth redistribution begun at the May budget, which will also become party lore next week, the government will effectively commit itself to raising more revenue from gas in the future.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Gas tax plans to be enshrined in ALP policy platform
Labor’s national conference next week will ensure a tax on the resource remains on the agenda as part of a broader shift towards wealth redistribution that began at the May budget.
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