Even with assurances that it won't be banned from the Deputy Prime Minister, they haven't said anything about it not being hit with sin taxes.  Basically, there is a government panel that is looking for unhealthy foods to ban, a reaction to rising obesity rates.  Vegemite has a really high salt content, and that's why it's being targeted.  As to the Vegemite itself, it's basically a spread made of an extract of leftover yeast from brewing, mixed with vegetables and spices.  Oh, and this is obligatory,

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