Customs Tariff Amendment (Cost of Living Support) 2022

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# Customs Tariff Amendment (Cost of Living Support) 2022

## What it does
The government temporarily cut fuel import duties in half to help lower petrol and diesel prices for Australian consumers. The reduced rate applied from when the bill passed until 29 September 2022, after which the normal duty rates came back.

## Why it matters
Fuel costs were pushing up inflation and household costs across the board. By halving the tariff on imported fuel, this aimed to ease pressure at the petrol pump and reduce the cost of goods that depend on fuel for transport and delivery.

## Key details
- **The discount**: Fuel duty was cut to 50% of its normal rate during the reduction period
- **Who gets it**: Anyone importing fuel into Australia during the discount period benefited, which flows through to cheaper fuel for consumers
- **When it ended**: The reduced rates automatically expired on 29 September 2022, returning to standard duty levels (with normal yearly indexation adjustments applying from there)

Official Description

Introduced with the Treasury Laws Amendment (Cost of Living Support and Other Measures) Bill 2022 and Excise Tariff Amendment (Cost of Living Support) Bill 2022, the bill amends the Customs Tariff Act 1995 to reduce the excise-equivalent customs duty rates for fuels, including petrol and diesel and similar petroleum based products, including oils and grease by 50 per cent for a six-month period from 30 March to 28 September 2022.

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Audit History

Introduced

30 Mar 2022

Last updated on APH

10 Apr 2026

Outcome date

31 Mar 2022

Last checked by Crossbench

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