AAP General News (Australia)
02-09-2001
AAP National News Wire Round Up for Midday, Feb 9
Midday Round-Up: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE AAP RTV FILE AT 1130
ROADS (CANBERRA)
Prime Minister JOHN HOWARD has conceded ministerial errors are responsible for an almost
$3 billion loss to motorists in roads funding.
A new report by the Auditor General has reportedly found only 3.1 cents a litre of
fuel excise has been spent on roads, compared to the 4.95 cents a litre set out in law.
Mr HOWARD says he only learnt of the problem this morning and will seek immediate answers
from his government.
Transport Minister JOHN ANDERSON admits he …
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