short sellers, page-7

Don't think so. But can you really trust what the papers or this Treasurer/Government say.

An article posted by another user on the AGO thread seems to suggest no Diesel Rebate cut.

"Treasurer rules out diesel rebate cut

WAYNE Swan has told a group of economists there will be no cuts to the diesel fuel rebate in Tuesday's budget despite fears the mining sector is set to be slugged with another bottom-line hit." full article at link.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/treasurer-rules-out-diesel-rebate-cut/story-e6frg8zx-1226347251309

Irrespective I feel that the shorters will be targeting the 'gap' at 48cents from 20 December 2011. And no I do not want that to happen!