Australia has an abundance of gas. Almost 80% of Australia’s gas is exported as liquefied natural gas (LNG), the gas industry pays zero royalties on more than half the gas exported. The monetary value of this gas is enormous. The total value of LNG exports over the last four years is estimated at $265 billion. Exports of LNG based on royalty-free gas were valued at a total of $149 billion. The gas industry is pushing government to approve new gas fields to be opened for export, less taxes and royalties and fewer environmental regulations.

In this webinar, The Australia Institute’s Research Director Rod Campbell explains the enormous expansion of Australia’s gas industry, Australia’s policies on gas extraction, the role of gas in the economy and household energy prices, how it contributes to climate change and why it’s in dire need of policy reform.

About the Australia Institute’s Policy School

The Australia Institute’s Policy School is a free, fortnightly webinar series designed to equip policymakers, campaigners, NGOs, and public servants with the tools to advocate for change.
Learn from Australia Institute experts about the latest research on key public policy issues, persuasive messaging, and effective sustainable Australia.

You will learn about:

• Key issues and the current policy landscape
• What the evidence-based policy shows
• Barriers to reform
• The most persuasive arguments and key messages
• How to communicate cut-through facts and data to help you change minds

Hosted by Dr Alice Grundy, Anne Kantor Fellow Research Manager, The Australia Institute