Episode
How much do gas companies pay in tax in Australia?
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- ABC News Top Stories
- Published
- May 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 180
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Summary
Is the gas industry paying its fair share of tax? Industry representatives say they paid $21.9 billion in taxes and royalties in the last financial year. But critics — including crossbench politicians, energy analysts, and economists — say the system is not delivering value to Australian taxpayers.