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Albanese rejects gas tax, unveils $1.1bn road upgrade amid protest

4/29/2026

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Three Disrupt Burrup Hub protesters stormed the stage at a Perth energy breakfast before police removed them.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government will not tax Australian gas companies and called gas exports essential to fuel security amid the Iran-related oil shock.
He announced a $1.1 billion Anketell Road upgrade for a future Kwinana container port and $45 million to speed bilateral agreements letting state environmental agencies conduct Commonwealth assessments.

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Three Disrupt Burrup Hub protesters stormed the stage at a Perth energy breakfast before police removed them.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government will not tax Australian gas companies and called gas exports essential to fuel security amid the Iran-related oil shock.
He announced a $1.1 billion Anketell Road upgrade for a future Kwinana container port and $45 million to speed bilateral agreements letting state environmental agencies conduct Commonwealth assessments.