⏱️This edition of the National Account’s newsletter is a four-minute read.
👋 G’day everyone, Archie here.
With the State of Origin decider tonight, I thought there’s no more timely story than some cane toads potentially being found where they aren’t supposed to be.
Let’s crack into it 🐸
Cane toads are exceptional hitchhikers
🗣️ Why did he say that?
A cane toad conundrum has found its way to the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Are they here or not? It depends who you ask.
Journalist for the Mid North Coaster Douglas Connor told me what the evidence of cane toads in Coffs Harbour actually means, why the Department of Primary Industries isn't saying what it plans to do about it, and why researchers reckon the clock is already ticking.
Watch the full interview below:
Cap the refund? 🚚
Australians will refund the 15 largest mining companies more than $2.2 billion in diesel tax this year.
Why? Because the government gives businesses a refund on fuel tax if their vehicles never use public roads, and mining companies are by far the biggest winners.
Do these mining companies need such a large hand out? or could they be incentivised to reduce their reliance on foreign owned diesel?
Watch my full rundown below:
Thanks for catching up with me. I hope you enjoyed this issue, and I’d love to hear your thoughts. Just reply to this email and I’ll be on the other side 👋
I’ll be back on Friday.
Cheers, Archie