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"Mining giant BHP has come under fire for spending hundreds of millions of
dollars on new diesel trucks in the Pilbara, despite promising a transition to
electric trucks in its climate strategy.
Like other mining companies, BHP’s diesel-driven fleet is eligible for fuel tax
credits on diesel. The company’s controversial decision to shelve its plans
raises the pressing issue of the diesel fuel rebate.
This rebate began as targeted support for a struggling agricultural sector in
the 1980s, but has morphed into an almost $5 billion subsidy for some of the
nation’s most profitable corporations.
So, what is the diesel fuel rebate? And is this fossil fuel subsidy still fit
for purpose?"
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
