Politics in the Pub
June 2026
Politics in the Pub: Safeguarding the fossil fuel industry?
As the Federal Government prepares to review the Safeguard Mechanism in 2026, major questions abound about whether Australia’s flagship climate and emissions policy is reducing pollution – or just allowing fossil fuel companies to keep polluting through so-called carbon offsets. Join Associate Professor Fergus Green, University College London and Dr Richard Denniss for a timely
July 2026
Politics in the Pub: The Case for Taxing the 1%
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
August 2026
Politics in the Pub: More Fool Me
Join Dr Richard Denniss and Ebony Bennett as they discuss Richard’s new Vantage Point Essay, More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia. The global gas industry has pulled off the greatest con in Australia’s history, and we’re living with the consequences. Australia is one of the richest countries in the world, but we