Coal companies to reap billions more in taxpayer diesel subsidies as Labor approves new mining (opens original article in a new tab)

Coal companies may gain $6.2bn in diesel subsidies from taxpayer refunds if new mining projects are approved, as climate groups and Labor branches push for reforms.

• Coal companies could receive $6.2bn in taxpayer diesel subsidies if half of proposed mine developments are approved.
• Over 300 Labor branches and climate groups urge the government to cap fuel tax credits for miners.
• The government has approved 15 coal developments since 2022 and is not considering changes to the subsidy scheme.