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    "The fuel tax system in Australia is very similar to Canada in terms of its double-dipping tax rates, but varies in the case of exemptions including tax credits and certain excise free fuel sources. The double dipping (GST on top of excise) was fully compensated for by lowering the excise at the time the GST was introduced but is still used by motoring groups to convince motorists they are being ripped off. The excise stopped being indexed for inflation in 2001 (see History below) so the effective rate of the excise has been reducing and is now about 22% lower in 2011 dollars. Fuel taxes are handled by the Federal Government, including both an Excise Tax and a Goods and Services Tax or "GST". The tax collected is partly used to fund national road infrastructure projects and repair roads, however most of it (approximately 75%) goes into general revenue.[1]
    The Goods and Services Tax of 10% is charged and included in the price of all fuel purchases in Australia.
    The excise tax on commonly used fuels in Australia as of June 2006 are as follows:[citation needed]
    A$0.38143 per litre on Unleaded Petrol fuel (Includes standard, blended (E10) and premium grades)
    A$0.38143/0.40143 per litre on Diesel fuel (Ultra-low sulphur/Conventional)
    A$0.05 per litre on Liquified petroleum gas used as fuel (Autogas or LPG as it is commonly known in Australia) till 30/06/2014. Increments of 2.5 cpl is applicable every financial year till July 2015 where the total excise will be A$0.125 per litre.
    A$0.38143 per litre on Ethanol fuel (Can be reduced/removed via Grants)
    A$0.38143 per litre on Biodiesel (Can be reduced/removed via Grants)
    Note: Petrol used for Aviation is taxed at $0.02854 per litre"

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuel_taxes_in_Australia
 
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