State and territory leaders agree to fund further fuel excise cut | ABC NEWS

The state and territory leaders have agreed to fund a further cut to the fuel excise of 5.7 cents per litre, bringing the total reduction to about 32 cents per litre until June 30.
Anthony Albanese announced the deal while making his strongest criticism yet of the war in the Middle East at National Press Club, and Opposition leader Angus Taylor made his response to the prime minister's national address.
Meanwhile, many Australians have been preparing for their Easter break, but rising costs have some feeling uneasy about travel.
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00:00 - States and territories fund further cut to fuel excise.
02:12 - Australians feel the pinch of rising costs on Easter plans.

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