Nationals MP rejects idea GST be used to make states develop gas
by Amy Remeikis and Paul Karp from Environment | The Guardian on (#33VBK)
Andrew Broad says untapped reserves are not creating gas shortages and government should fix exports, which are to blame
The GST should not be used to force states to lift bans on gas exploration and development because exports, not bans, are to blame for shortages, the Nationals MP Andrew Broad has said.
On Monday the energy and environment minister, Josh Frydenberg, doubled down on the government's threat to use goods and services tax distribution as a lever to force states to end bans on gas exploration and development.
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