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Poppy Johnston

Industry minister not buying gas industry's tax defence

Minister Ed Husic was sceptical that tighter tax rules would discourage oil and gas investment. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The industry minister is not convinced tighter tax settings on Australia's oil and gas industry will prevent future investment.

Ed Husic's comments were directed at a defence of existing tax settings launched by the key oil and gas body that argues the sector is already paying a substantial tax bill.

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