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Landslide Labor win out of proportion to primary vote

by Skye Predavec

Labor won nearly two-thirds of all the seats in the House of Representatives with just over a third of first preferences.

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Coal Mine Tracker

Since May 2022, the Federal Environment Minister has approved 12 new coal mines or expansions.

There are 31 additional proposals for new or expanded coal mines currently waiting for Federal Government approval.

If approved, the lifetime emissions from all 43 projects would be equivalent to keeping all of Australia’s coal-fired power stations operating for an additional 100 years.

×100 years

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Gas companies reap spoils of war | Between the Lines

The Wrap with Greg Jericho The middle of April each year is always when the pre-Budget noise gets louder, and the Government begins to frame the narrative. This year the stakes are as high as any budget in recent memory. The United States’ and Israel’s attacks on Iran and the subsequent closing of the Strait

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Deputy Director Ebony Bennett is in Barcelona for the Global Progressive Mobilisation, where the global energy shock due to the war in Iran is a hot topic. Gas export companies are making massive profits from the energy crisis, while everyday Australians are struggling. ✍️ Add your name to the petition to tax the gas industry its fair share https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b?utm_campaign=petition&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=CLI_Tax
Deputy Director Ebony Bennett at the Global Progressive Mobilisation!
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Deputy Director Ebony Bennett at the Global Progressive Mobilisation!

Because Australia gives so much of our gas away for free, Japan gets it so cheap that it makes a profit selling it on to other countries! "We are actually disincentivising Japan to do anything about their emissions." - Chief Economist Greg Jericho at our #RevenueSummit25 Add your name to the call to impose royalties on all gas exported from Australia ✍️ https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/collect_gas_royalties
Japan gets Australian gas so cheap that it makes a profit selling it on to other countries!
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Japan gets Australian gas so cheap that it makes a profit selling it on to other countries!

It reads like a dystopian sci-fi novel, but the latest IMF report on the global economy refuses to name the orange elephant in the room. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s latest World Economic Outlook report, its forecast for Australia, Angus Taylor’s Trumpy immigration policy announcement, and why immigration isn’t causing the housing crisis. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 16 April 2026. Visit The Point (https://thepoint.com.au/) for research, analysis, explainers and factchecks from experts at the Australia Institute and beyond. Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut (https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social) Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek (https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social) Show notes: The IMF refuses to name the cause of this global chaos. It starts with ‘Donald’ and ends in ‘Trump’ (https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/apr/15/imf-world-economic-outlook-chaos-donald-trump) by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (April 2026) World Economic Outlook: Global Economy in the Shadow of War (https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/04/14/world-economic-outlook-april-2026) , International Monetary Fund (April 2026) Corporate profits increase inflation | Fact Sheet (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/corporate-profits-increase-inflation-fact-sheet/) , the Australia Institute (November 2024) Taylor has only ‘vibes and fumes’, no answers on migration (https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2026/04/14/coalition-angus-taylor-migration) by Amy Remeikis, The New Daily (April 2026) The data shows Australia’s population growth isn’t out of control, it has simply returned to trend (https://thepoint.com.au/news/260325-the-data-shows-australias-population-growth-isnt-out-of-control-it-has-simply-returned-to-trend) by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (March 2026) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au (mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Subscribe to Dollars & Sense on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dollars-sense/id1717300562) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5FWzwVKWUR2tZCbXSKuBE2?si=1c2f3558cc6d44ab) , Pocket Casts (https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/dollars-sense/9cc37d00-6a4f-013c-9f4c-0acc26574db2)  or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Support Dollars & Sense: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Trump chaos driving bleak economic outlook
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Trump chaos driving bleak economic outlook

"It's not Australia that's isolated, it's actually the United States... "Australia has ready allies who are all trying to grapple with what this means & how we might build a more peaceful world." Dr Emma Shortis & Ebony Bennett on responding to an off-the-rails Trump administration. Listen to Follow the Money now via the link or wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 https://theaus.in/4tINHJB Get our latest analysis sent to you via our fortnightly newsletter! 📧 https://theaus.in/newsletter_signup Help us make more videos like this by becoming a supporter: ❤️ https://theaus.in/donateYT
Trump didn't "single out" Australia, he showed just how isolated the US has become
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Trump didn't "single out" Australia, he showed just how isolated the US has become

Vanuatu Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu is the latest to voice support for a 25% tax on gas exports in Australia! Australia Institute research shows a 25% tax on gas exports could solve the gas crisis – and raise $17 billion every year at the same time. ✍️ Add your name to the petition for a fairer return for our gas exports! https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b?utm_campaign=petition&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=CLI_Tax
Vanuatu Climate Change Minister Backs Australia gas export tax
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Vanuatu Climate Change Minister Backs Australia gas export tax

As the Federal Budget approaches, pressure is building on the government to rein in fossil fuel subsidies and ensure big gas companies pay their fair share. Join Senator David Pocock and Dr Richard Denniss, hosted by Leanne Minshull, for an in-depth conversation about how gas and fossil fuel tax policy shape Australia’s economy, environment, and future. They will cover your push for an inquiry, along with the PRRT and gas exports. We’ll also unpack who really benefits from Australia’s fossil fuel policies and what reform could mean for fairness, revenue, and the climate. SPEAKERS: Senator David Pocock – Independent Senator for the Australian Capital Territory Dr Richard Denniss – co-Chief Executive Officer, The Australia Institute Leanne Minshull – co-Chief Executive Officer, The Australia Institute When Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm AEST
Politics in the Pub: Budget Preview – Gas, Tax, and Fairness
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Politics in the Pub: Budget Preview – Gas, Tax, and Fairness