Industry backs Australia's fuel excise reliefThursday 2 Apr 2026
“Trucking businesses will save 26.3 cents per litre at the pump when they fill up. Their fuel tax credits will increase from 20.2 to 26.3 cents per litre, which they’ll get as usual after they lodge their business activity statement at the end of the month or quarter,” Mr Parry said. “In total, the decision will save trucking operators 32.4 cents per litre. It is the lifeline that small trucking businesses need. “Meanwhile, the Senate is debating the Government’s bill to empower the Fair Work Commission to make urgent fuel price orders that will enable operators to pass their increased fuel costs along the supply chain. The ATA urges the Senate to pass the bill as it stands. “These two measures are the outcome of strong and effective advocacy from the ATA and its member associations. I thank and congratulate them on their commitment to getting results for trucking businesses everywhere,” he said. The removal of the road user charge and the fairer fuel bill are two of the four elements in the ATA’s plan to support trucking businesses. More >> Source: Australian Trucking Association Related: Forestry backs fuel excise relief The Tasmanian Forest Products Association (TFPA) has backed calls from the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for urgent fuel excise relief; warning escalating fuel costs are now threatening the continuity of forestry operations across Tasmania. TFPA Chief Executive Officer Nick Steel said the industry is already under acute pressure, with fuel impacting every stage of harvesting, haulage and processing. “We strongly support the united call from Tasmanian industry for urgent action on fuel costs,” Mr Steel said. “This is about protecting the resilience of the entire Tasmanian economy.” Mr Steel said the forestry industry must be recognised as an essential service. “Forestry underpins supply chains that Tasmanians rely on every day, from housing and construction to food production and freight,” he said. “Keeping this sector moving efficiently is critical to keeping Tasmania moving.” He said TFPA has raised these concerns through the Premier’s Fuel Security Industry Briefings, warning pressures are escalating. “If forestry slows materially, or even pauses, the impacts will be immediate and cascading,” Mr Steel said. More >> Source: Tasmanian Forest Products Association | ||
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