Former resources minister Keith Pitt has weighed in on the Albanese government's proposed plan to drive down energy prices and says the Australian taxpayer 'is the one that gets it in the neck'.
It comes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refused to rule out a tax on coal and gas in attempt to lower energy prices amid a possible market intervention.
Nationals MP Keith Pitt slams Labor as Anthony Albanese ponders new tax plan on coal and gas. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman The Nationals MP described the situation of a"poor farmer" who he believes would be most affected by the tax. Mr Pitt's comments come after Mr Albanese said the measure was not “our preference” but flagged that the government was “working through the issues constructively” with the states and territories.
The proposed tax would aim to drive down energy prices at a time where Australians can expect a 50 per cent and 40 per cent increase in electricity and gas costs over the next two years.
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