Daily Archives: 13 Oct, 2022

NSW government rules out methane tax on agriculture

The NSW Government has ruled out imposing a methane tax on agriculture, promising to support – not tax – farmers to reduce emissions and grow their businesses. Deputy Premier Paul Toole said a proposal by the New Zealand Government to tax farmers for agriculture emissions from 2025 would only drive up farmers’ costs without giving…

Federal Labor delivers another blow to struggling families

Nationals leader David Littleproud is warning Australian families the cost of meat will inevitably rise and become unaffordable for many, as the Labor Government pledges to reduce methane emissions by 30 per cent over the decade. Mr Littleproud said revelations Australia would sign up to U.S President Joe Biden’s global pledge to reduce methane were…