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Revenue at any cost

IN FOOTBALL parlance, this time of year is known as the “silly season”. For road transport operators, a more apt name could be the “revenue-raising season”. Thanks to the Federal Coalition Government, truck owners are facing a significant hike in “road user” charges, equating to a rise in fuel tax and registration fees.

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