Powering past coal and gas – Make gas exporters pay taxes and royalties

Summary of proposal

The proposal would end special tax treatment for fossil fuels by closing loopholes such as accelerated asset depreciation and the immediate deduction for exploration and prospecting in the oil and gas sector. The proposal would also mandate the payment of royalties.

The proposal has two components that would have effect from 1 July 2025.

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Powering past coal and gas – Make gas exporters pay taxes and royalties

Summary of proposal

The proposal would end special tax treatment for fossil fuels by closing loopholes such as accelerated asset depreciation and the immediate deduction for exploration and prospecting in the oil and gas sector. The proposal would also mandate the payment of royalties.

The proposal has two components that would have effect from 1 July 2025.

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Powering past coal and gas – Make gas exporters pay taxes and royalties

Summary of proposal

The proposal would end special tax treatment for fossil fuels by closing loopholes such as accelerated asset depreciation and the immediate deduction for exploration and prospecting in the oil and gas sector. The proposal would also mandate the payment of royalties.

The proposal has two components that would have effect from 1 July 2025.

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Climate change and energy – Climate leadership – Create a national climate action taskforce

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a National Climate Action Taskforce. This taskforce would coordinate legislation to cut emissions to 75% of their 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2035, with a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and be ongoing.

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Climate change and energy – Climate leadership – Create a national climate action taskforce

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a National Climate Action Taskforce. This taskforce would coordinate legislation to cut emissions to 75% of their 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2035, with a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and be ongoing.

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Climate change and energy – Climate leadership – Create a national climate action taskforce

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a National Climate Action Taskforce. This taskforce would coordinate legislation to cut emissions to 75% of their 2005 levels by 2030 and achieve net-zero by 2035, with a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2030.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026 and be ongoing.

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Social services – Abolish mutual obligations

Summary of proposal

The proposal would abolish mutual obligations, ending the current Workforce Australia regime.

The policy would commence on 1 July 2025.

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Social services – Abolish mutual obligations

Summary of proposal

The proposal would abolish mutual obligations, ending the current Workforce Australia regime.

The policy would commence on 1 July 2025.

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40% excess profits tax on corporations with over $100 million in turnover

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a 40% excessive profits tax (EPT) on corporations with over $100 million in turnover. The proposal would allow for a reasonable rate of return (defined as 5% plus the long-term bond rate) on shareholder equity, allows for companies to carry forward credits for years that saw substantial revenue drops, and avoids financial cliffs that discourage smaller enterprises from expanding.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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40% excess profits tax on corporations with over $100 million in turnover

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a 40% excessive profits tax (EPT) on corporations with over $100 million in turnover. The proposal would allow for a reasonable rate of return (defined as 5% plus the long-term bond rate) on shareholder equity, allows for companies to carry forward credits for years that saw substantial revenue drops, and avoids financial cliffs that discourage smaller enterprises from expanding.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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