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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.

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It’s important to celebrate the wins | Between the Lines

The Wrap with Matt Grudnoff The government’s changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax passed the parliament last week. This is a big moment in the fight to make housing more affordable. For too long policies to make housing more affordable have done nothing to slow the rapid increase in house prices. In fact,

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On the second episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the government’s long-overdue changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax and the ongoing media hysteria around Australia’s housing market. This episode was recorded on Friday 3 July. Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point 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
What’s the point of housing reform? | What's the Point?
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What’s the point of housing reform? | What's the Point?

In the age of social media, governments focusing on 'announceables' for TV don't go far in convincing voters. "If Albo wants to cut through, he has to cut through by doing big things that people care about, and convince them that those big things are going to make their lives better." Co-CEO Richard Denniss unpacks One Nation's rise in popularity and how Labor should try to reach those voters, on our 'What's the Point?' podcast. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts! ⤵️ https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/whats-the-point-of-one-nation/
What should Albanese do about One Nation? | What's the Point?
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What should Albanese do about One Nation? | What's the Point?

Some in the media are treating it like the beginning of a housing apocalypse, but a slight drop in house prices shows that the government’s housing investor tax reforms are doing their job. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Matt Grudnoff joins Elinor discuss the positive impact of the government’s changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, why migration hasn’t caused the housing crisis, and concerns about negative equity and grandfathering of the policies. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 2 July 2026. Host: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute 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
BREAKING: Housing slightly more affordable | Dollars & Sense
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BREAKING: Housing slightly more affordable | Dollars & Sense

House prices are falling, but the sky isn't! And while there's a lot of worrying about the recent changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing, making housing cheaper, and therefore more affordable, is what it's all about. Listen to the full episode here, or wherever you listen to podcasts! ⤵️ 🎧https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/breaking-housing-slightly-more-affordable/
"This is the first time I am optimistic that we're going to actually solve this problem"
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"This is the first time I am optimistic that we're going to actually solve this problem"

The fuel tax credit means mining companies have less incentive to electrify their vehicles, and it costs the government billions. Listen to the full discussion with Senator Larissa Waters here ⤵️ 📺 https://youtube.com/live/rSXUqoJPI6s?feature=share Learn more about the fuel tax credit here ⤵️ 📊 https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/it-is-time-to-abolish-the-expensive-fuel-tax-credit-that-incentivises-fossil-fuel-use/
Fuel tax credits "a subsidy for cooking the planet"
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Fuel tax credits "a subsidy for cooking the planet"

With nationalism on the rise globally, many are looking to promote 'progressive patriotism' as an alternative. But it's important to remember that progressive patriotism isn't just about wearing a Socceroos jersey. It means actually implementing policies that put Australians first - like taxing gas exporters their fair share! Listen to the latest episode of 'What's the Point?' here, or wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧 https://australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/podcasts/whats-the-point/
What can be done about rising nationalism?
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What can be done about rising nationalism?