Join the leader of the Australian Greens, Senator Larissa Waters, and The Australia Institute’s Deputy Director, Ebony Bennett, as they discuss the current state of Australian politics, the need for a fairer economy, and the growing momentum behind the campaign to ‘Tax the 1%’.

The evening will be an opportunity to hear directly about the party’s plan to raise more revenue from the wealthiest Australians and large corporations to fund better public services.

As debates about the increasing cost of living, and how we can afford the housing and healthcare that people need, grow louder, the Greens’ Tax the 1% package puts one clear option on the table: ask those with the most to contribute more. This discussion will explore the ideas behind this approach, how it could be implemented, and what barriers may stand in the way.

On the night, Senator Waters will outline the key elements of the Tax the 1% plan, including proposals on billionaire wealth, corporate tax, and taxes on gas exports. The conversation will highlight both the opportunities and the practical steps required to turn the vision of a fairer tax system into a reality.

SPEAKERS:

Senator Larissa Waters — Leader of the Australian Greens

Ebony Bennett — Deputy Director, The Australia Institute