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Defence expert says fuel excise must continue - ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Why it matters
Fuel excise retention directly supports the fiscal engine (Pillar 2) underpinning sustained defence capability investment, including fuel reserves and maritime operational readiness. Advocacy by defence experts for excise continuance signals alignment between fiscal policy and strategic preparedness, strengthening Australia's ability to sustain operations in contested energy-supply scenarios.
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