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Jacob Shteyman

MYSTERIOUS: Resources minister defends gas companies amid tax push | Mind Blowing Facts

Resources Minister Madeleine King says gas companies have invested big money in LNG projects. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

The resources minister has defended the gas industry amid calls to raise taxes on LNG exports following surging revenues caused by the war in Iran.

Disruptions to Middle East LNG supplies have sent prices soaring across the globe, prompting calls from unions, the Greens and crossbenchers for a 25 per cent windfall tax on exports.

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