Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor was unable to answer a straightforward question about whether the fuel excise cut should be extended, as he called on the government to lay out a “coherent” economic plan.
The former Coalition government announced a temporary six-month halving of the fuel excise tax – which was 44.2 cents per litre - amid soaring petrol prices.
Mr Taylor was asked for his position on the fuel excise cut on Sky News Australia on Wednesday. Picture: Getty Images “I’m not in government, this is a question for the Treasurer. What I will say is this: pain is being felt in many different places,” Mr Taylor said.
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