Should federal government payments to fossil fuel users be increasing?
- Author
- SBS Audio
- Published
- Wed 15 May 2024
- Episode Link
- https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/should-federal-government-payments-to-fossil-fuel-users-be-increasing/nwjlc8f0y
The economic contributions of mining and gas producers are being weighed up as analysis reveals subsidies for the fossil fuel industry rose to $14.5 billion this financial year. The 31 per cent annual increase has led some critics to question whether that money could be better targeted.
