Santos CEO warns gas tax damaged Australia's reputation
Santos (ASX:STO) CEO Kevin Gallagher warns that gas tax proposals have caused "reputational damage" to Australia’s energy investment climate.

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Santos (ASX:STO) CEO Kevin Gallagher warns that gas tax proposals have caused "reputational damage" to Australia’s energy investment climate.
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