The claim
“Chalmers stated that the upcoming budget will not extend the temporary halving of the federal fuel excise.”
Our verdict
True
Treasurer Jim Chalmers publicly said the budget would not extend the temporary halving of the federal fuel excise, confirming the claim.
What we found
Treasurer Jim Chalmers publicly said the budget would not extend the temporary halving of the federal fuel excise, confirming the claim.
The evidence
2 sources, all background: none settles the claim either way.
- Background
The Guardian article quotes Chalmers saying he ruled out an immediate extension of the 26‑cent cut to the fuel excise.
theguardian.com· Guardian report on Chalmers ruling out fuel excise extension - Background
SBS notes Chalmers was “elusive” on extending the fuel relief, indicating no commitment to continue it.
sbs.com.au· SBS coverage of Chalmers’ budget preview
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