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At the very top of the Government there was ferocious arguing, furious lobbying and extraordinary political manoeuvring, as senior Liberals tried to manipulate their Nationals colleagues.
This is the inside story.
Months out from budget day, senior ministers were searching for savings and contemplating something politically toxic.
They wanted to resume indexing the fuel excise to ensure petrol prices rise in line with inflation.
Treasury calculated the measure would reap $2.2 billion over the forward estimates and, most importantly, it would keep raising more and more money every year.
The hard-heads liked the idea but knew they had a problem. How would they get the Coalition's junior partner on board?