The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks. Based in Canberra, we conduct high impact research that combines rigorous fact-driven material with cutting-edge communication strategies.

Stop new coal mine approvals

Coal Mine Tracker

Coal Mine Tracker monitors the 28 coal mine projects currently awaiting federal government approval and their lifetime emissions. The Federal Environment Minister has the power to reject them.

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No New Fossil Fuel Projects

Open letter from 50+ environmental and climate organisations calls on the Government to listen to the science and prevent new coal and gas developments.

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Offsets are Fuelling a Net-Zero Fraud

Australia cannot reduce emissions while the government keeps approving new gas and coal projects

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Climate Integrity Summit 2023

Will Australia’s climate targets have integrity? Are we set for a green investment boom or greenwash?

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Scrap the Stage 3 Tax Cuts

Australia Institute research shows the Stage 3 income tax cuts are fiscally irresponsible, massively expensive and completely unfair.

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It's perfectly legal to lie in a political ad. It shouldn't be

Australians want advertising to be truthful and transparent. Regulating the truth is not impossible. But we face an upcoming federal election in which fake news and misleading claims about political opponents will only further erode trust in government.