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Join Nobel Prize-winning economist Prof Joseph Stiglitz on his national speaking tour! Events in SYD, HBA, MEL, CBR, PER Tickets strictly limited, BOOK NOW! #auspol australiainstitute.org.au/events/stigl...

The NSW Labor Government's promise to create a vast koala sanctuary on the mid-north coast is yet to be fulfilled. There's a startling reason why the native forest continues to be logged, revealed in our new video report. Watch: australiainstitute.org.au/post/video-r... #auspol

Video Report: The Carbon Credit Grift Destroying Koala Habitataustraliainstitute.org.au Despite a decade-long commitment to establish the Great Koala National Park, the NSW Labor Government is delaying its creation so that the forests can be exploited for carbon credits. It's a decision ...

The Petroleum Resource Rent Tax is so broken that the Government collects more money from HECS than it does from the PRRT. ✅ Tax gas fairly, increase the PRRT. Add your name to the petition > theaus.in/increasePRRT

We're hiring a podcast producer to join our team. Please share with your networks! Applications close Friday 12 January. Learn more: ➡️ australiainstitute.org.au/about/jobs/

The Queensland Govt has just approved Winchester South coal mine. We can't afford any new coal mines, let alone one this enormous. The Federal Environment Minister could reject this, & the 28 other proposed coal mines. Add your name to the call > theaus.in/stopcoalmines

Amidst its ongoing support for the gas industry, the Govt has started using 'national security' as justification for expanding our fossil fuel production. It's both wrong & dangerous, writes @emmashortis.bsky.social, senior researcher at the Aus Institute. australiainstitute.org.au/post/who-car...

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I've started a podcast that recaps the week's economic events and unpicks a few things not covered in the ABS media releases Epidose 2 is up now: "The Economy’s Growing, but Households are Poorer"

Dollars & Sense - The Australia Instituteaustraliainstitute.org.au Dollars & Sense demystifies the latest economic figures, how they impact you and what they can tell us about the economy, with host Greg Jericho, Chief Economist at the Australia Institute and the Cen...

Do you have a passion for social and environmental issues and a strong commitment to creating positive change? We want to hear from you! We're hiring a Digital Campaigner and Fundraiser to join our fantastic Comms team. Learn more: www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/thea...

"In other words, Palmer wants $69 billion in compensation for the rejection of a mine that his own expert says could easily lose money," It's an attempt to take advantage of a legal loophole that the Government would do well to patch, writes Stephen Long, Senior Fellow at the Australia Institute.

Who knew Queensland's richest man is a foreign investor? - The Australia Instituteaustraliainstitute.org.au Clive Palmer's controversial legal strategies challenge Australia's trade agreements and environmental laws, and have profound implications for global climate action, writes Stephen Long.

Great news: we're finally getting an inquiry into the Middle arm development - the "key enabler" of fracking that was being sold as "sustainable" by the Government. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Senate to investigate controversial Middle Arm development amid calls for ‘closer scrutiny’www.theguardian.com Move follows revelations Albanese government knew project was seen as ‘key enabler’ for gas export despite being branded a ‘sustainable development precinct’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NSW Government Coal Royalties Decision to Raise $2.7 Billion. Quotes attributable to Rod Campbell, research director at the Australia Institute.

Why should Pacific leaders rush to support the COP31 bid when Australia is still ignoring their pleas? Pacific Elders said in a damning ad published in the Fiji Times this week, noting Australia's coal & gas expansion, on the day of Chris Bowen's visit. www.themonthly.com.au/the-politics...

Rising sea leveragewww.themonthly.com.au Can Pacific nations finally shame the government into taking stronger action on fossil fuels?

We're hiring a deputy director for our Climate & Energy program! Please share to your networks and anyone who may be interested. Applications closing soon,1st September, make sure to get them in before then! Details here: seek.com.au/job/69239491

Hundreds of thousands of people watched the video of a huge log on its way to an undisclosed mill or export woodchip port in Tas. The commentary was almost universally that “this has got to stop!”, writes Bob Brown. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/cmon-albo-stop-native-forest-logging/

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can stop the logging of Australia’s native forests, just as Prime ...australiainstitute.org.au Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can stop the logging of Australia’s native forests, just as Prime Miniser Malcolm Fraser stopped whaling in 1978.

The Prime Minister has been at pains to say that "everyone" earning over $45,000 "benefits" from the Stage 3 tax cuts. Those benefits look very different depending on your income level. Those struggling get the least. Top end of town gets a feast. Add your name: theaus.in/scrapstage3taxcuts

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Look at all the disruption caused by climate activists in Norway today

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CCS: how it started...

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The Australien Government made an ad about its bid to co-host COP31 with Pacific nations, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative. #auspol

Honest Government Ad | COP31 Australia & the Pacificwww.youtube.com The Australien Government made an ad about its bid to host the 2026 UN Climate Summit (COP31) with the Pacific, and it’s surprisingly honest and informative?...

Here's 16 reasons why the Stage 3 tax cuts should be scrapped 1/ FACT: the Stage 3 tax cuts are massively expensive and massively unfair They will cost at least $313 billion over a decade, of which $157.5 billion will go to those earning more than $180,000 a year. #auspol

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But yeah, it's the protestors who are in the wrong

Consulting firm EY worked for gas giant Santos while advising NSW on gas policywww.theguardian.com Exclusive: Consulting firm did not disclose Santos work before being paid to assist the government’s ‘future of gas statement’ that paved way for Narrabri gas development

The Northern Territory is already the biggest per capita emitter in the world, but if the Beetaloo Basin LNG site fully reaches capacity, emissions per capita are set to skyrocket. https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-northern-territory-is-the-world-leader-for-per-capita-emissions/

There have been welcome improvements to the 'Jobs for Mates' culture but more to be done. The key to ensuring everything is above board is transparency around who makes appointments & the criteria used to choose people. quotes from Bill Browne, our director of Democracy & Accountability ⤵

Traditions of rewarding mates with political jobs persiststhewest.com.au Scanning through government appointment announcements towards the end of the Coalition’s time in office became a parlour game: how long did one have to spend on Google before spotting a party connec...

Relying on carbon capture and storage to reduce emissions is like trying to empty a swimming pool with a thimble. Read more about the con that is CCS: https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-con-of-carbon-capture-and-storage/ #auspol

Great to see the CFMEU out this morning with a campaign for a windfall profits tax, with the money raised going to social & affordable housing. Our research showed last year a windfall profits tax could have raised $40bn from the gas industry alone!

As many Australians are hit with unexpected tax bills, it's particularly aggravating to see systemic efforts by corporations to avoid paying their fair share seemingly being entertained by the Govt. Joe Stiglitz writes about the crucial tax-avoidance legislation at risk of being watered down.

PwC scandal should remind Albanese to stay strong on multinational tax secrecywww.smh.com.au The Albanese government has delayed legislation which will make it more difficult for multinationals to hide their tax avoidance. Now is not the time to give in to the tax dodgers.

Under Phil Lowe the RBA refused to see profits as playing a role in driving inflation. Will Michele Bullock change course? Understanding what causes inflation is vital to properly designing the remedy. https://thenewdaily.com.au/finance/2023/07/19/rba-inflation-we-must-bring-down-profits/

RBA please note: To lower inflation, we must bring down profitsthenewdaily.com.au Philip Lowe looked only at one side in analysing what caused inflation – and what RBA could do about it. That put him out of step.

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