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Yes, a levy is a tax, even if it’s for LNG

ANALYSIS: The cost of funding LNG infrastructure is likely to fall mainly on households. How much they will benefit is less clear.

Under the Government’s plan, shipments of LNG would occur only in dry years.

Tim Hunter Fri, 13 Feb 2026

Yossarian eyed Milo Minderbinder suspiciously.

“So we pay an extra $15 to $30 on our electricity bills each year?” he asked.

“Absolutely,” said Milo.

“But we also save $50 a year?”, said Yossarian.

“That’s what I’m telling you,” said Milo.

Yossarian’s brow furrowed. “Couldn’t

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Tim Hunter Fri, 13 Feb 2026
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