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‘Not the right time’? Why Albanese’s safety first is no longer enough

by Amy Remeikis in The New Daily

In 2014, Noel Pearson delivered an eulogy for Gough Whitlam. Professor Tom Clark wrote about it for The Conversation and said “Pearson came to praise Caesar on Wednesday, certainly not to bury him” as he listed the achievements of one of Australia’s greatest reformers. Pearson said he was speaking to “this old man’s legacy with no partisan brief” but named

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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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A moment to celebrate | Between the Lines

The Wrap with Greg Jericho It is easy for progressives to find things to complain about. It’s not because we are miserable, but unfortunately, we are too aware of the realities of life for many who never get a voice, aware of the crisis of climate change, and aware of the inequalities in the system

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Australia Institute Deputy Director Ebony Bennett asks The People's Economist Gary Stevenson, why don't Government's tax wealth properly? Listen to Follow the Money for more from Gary: https://theaus.in/4rM2fYh
Why don't Government's tax wealth properly?
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Why don't Government's tax wealth properly?

The Farrer by-election result is another example of how there is no such thing as a safe seat. Director of The Australia Institute's Democracy & Accountability Program Bill Browne explains. Read more here: https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/power-sharing-in-australian-parliament/
The Farrer by-election result is another example of how there is no such thing as a safe seat.
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The Farrer by-election result is another example of how there is no such thing as a safe seat.

"Power and resistance flow through everyday acts of courage. Together, we hold quite a lot of power." - Polly Hemming There is bravery out there right now, in Australia and around the world. You can pre-order our new book about bravery here: https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery
Power and resistance flow through everyday acts of courage
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Power and resistance flow through everyday acts of courage

In his budget reply speech Angus Taylor revealed his plan to index tax thresholds to inflation. Which might sound good at first, but there are some pretty big reasons why it's a bad idea. 📺 Chief Economist Greg Jericho explains. Read more from Greg Jericho on the budget at The Point ⤵️ https://thepoint.com.au/authors/greg-jericho
Why Angus Taylor’s plan to index tax brackets to inflation is a bad idea
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Why Angus Taylor’s plan to index tax brackets to inflation is a bad idea

"Who owns MAGA has now become a live question question for a lot of these very influential people on the far-right. "One of Tucker's great sort of dark arts is being able to diagnose where particularly right-wing listeners, viewers are headed and be there before them." James West from @MotherJones joins Dr Emma Shortis on After America to discuss the midterm elections and whether real fractures are emerging in the MAGAverse. 🎧 https://theaus.in/4cQFXhZ 📸 Donald Trump with supporters, Gage Skimore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0, https://bit.ly/4ws337y) 📸 Tucker Carlson, Gage Skimore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0, https://bit.ly/4ucQIml) 📸 Candace Owens, Gage Skimore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0, https://bit.ly/4fn2nKy) 📸 Marjorie Taylor Greene, Gage Skimore/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0, https://bit.ly/4eNSyFo) 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
Who owns MAGA? Inside the far-right power struggle
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Who owns MAGA? Inside the far-right power struggle

Anthony Albanese says we at the Australia Institute need to be fair dinkum about a 25% gas export tax. Well, this is us being fair dinkum! A 25% gas export tax would raise $17 billion a year to fund essential services. Australian gas belongs to all Australians, not the Prime Minister, and they deserve a fair return. ✍️ Add your name to the petition for a 25% tax on gas exports! ⤵️ https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gas_export_tax_b?utm_campaign=petition&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=CLI_Tax
Albo says we should be ‘fair dinkum’ about gas tax. Alright then!
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Albo says we should be ‘fair dinkum’ about gas tax. Alright then!