Bosses of Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell asked to give evidence to Greens-led gas tax inquiry
Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The bosses of resources giants including Santos, Woodside, Chevron and Shell could be compelled to face an inquiry into export tax settings, as the Greens ramp up pressure on Labor before the budget. The chief executives of the companies, along with the bosses of gas exporters Inpex and ConocoPhillips, have been requested to give evidence to a Greens-led inquiry sitting in Canberra and Perth later this month. Under Senate rules, they could be compelled to attend if they choose not to give evidence voluntarily. Continue reading...