Gas giants’ $11.2m ad blitz before government killed off windfall profit tax idea
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-05-19 17:24 UTC+10:00
Section: Business / Companies
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Crime & Justice, Culture & Entertainment, Australia, Energy, Financial Markets, Tax & Budget, Media, Business & Economy
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The energy industry flooded Australia with advertising arguing against a 25 per cent tax on oil and gas exports, increasing its media expenditure by half compared to a year before, as the proposed policy gained a groundswell of support in the early months of 2026.
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