Re: Good News for Rail Fuel taxes

[David Langley <del@ancc.com.au>]

Maurie Daly wrote:

> Yes , I heard the speech and it sounds like Bill suggests, that the fuel
> excise for heavy trucks and rail has been reduced , but is still the same , ie
> rail still pays a road user charge, which if is the case , hasnt achieved
> anything.
> If anything , this makes the playing field even less level , as road is a much
> greater user of diesel fuel than is rail , so a uniform reduction assists road
> more.
> Why am I not surprised at any of this.

Because it is an australian liberal govt - just giving it to their mates in big business. You
know the ones - Lindsay, Kerry, Ron, Lloyd etc.

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> MD