Could taxing gas companies solve all our problems?

10/18/22 • 13 min

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Right now, Australian gas exporters are making massive profits off the back of the world's energy crisis. As they ship the precious resource offshore, they're also charging more at home, leading to a huge spike in our energy bills that's fuelling the soaring cost of living. Today Business Editor Ian Verrender on why the government won't take on the energy giants to level the playing field. Featured: Ian Verrender, ABC Business editor

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