Media Releases
New government data confirms gas exporters continue to pay no tax
Corporate tax transparency data released yesterday by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) shows, once again, that multinational gas exporters are reaping billions from Australian resources while paying little or no tax.
Don’t believe the spin. Pollution from the gas export plant is destroying the ancient Murujuga rock art.
The ABC’s report that a top statistician quit a study into whether Woodside’s North West Shelf gas plant was destroying the Murujuga rock art after the WA government misrepresented its findings, is extremely concerning. The gas industry-funded report, which was sat on for months for being released a week before federal Environment Minister Murray Watt said he
First Nations and Pacific Leaders call Climate Crisis Summit after month of government failures
First Nations, Pacific climate leaders and the community have announced a Climate Crisis Summit in Canberra on Monday 27 October, in response to a month of devastating climate decisions from the Albanese Government.
The ANU’s hidden $90m budget surplus
New analysis by The Australia Institute reveals there is no financial crisis at the Australian National University.
The Australia Institute launches new documentary – Save Tuvalu, Save The World
The Australia Institute has officially launched a new documentary taking viewers to front line of the fight against climate change.
Know China, know its people. Australians should get to know the real China.
To mark China’s National Day, The Australia Institute is urging Australians to get to know the real China, starting with seven fascinating, relatable life stories.
Australia Institute Executive Leadership Update
The Australia Institute board is pleased to announce Leanne Minshull has been named as co-Chief Executive Officer. Leanne will be working in the role alongside Dr Richard Denniss, who will also serve as co-Chief Executive Officer. Formerly the Institute’s Strategy Director, Leanne has built an extensive network across political, advocacy, and business communities, working as
September 2025
RBA banks on higher unemployment, more pain
Today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates on hold will force more Australians into unemployment and, ultimately, into poverty.
SA Premier spreads gas industry misinformation
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has told an event sponsored by the gas lobby that a new gas project in Narrabri, NSW, is needed to firm up his state’s electricity supply.
If the GST worked properly, it would pay for Australia’s biggest infrastructure projects – new analysis
New analysis by The Australia Institute reveals that Australian states and territories are being short-changed tens of billions of dollars in GST revenue – enough to pay for some of the nation’s biggest infrastructure projects.
Investing in joy. How to save our declining arts sector – submission
Australian artists, writers, musicians and other creative industries helped the nation survive the COVID pandemic, yet they’ve been left to decline, according to a submission by The Australia Institute.
Labor’s 62 to 70% climate target does not align with the science, but can be met by phasing out fossil fuels
A cut in greenhouse gas emissions of at least 75% below 2005 levels would have broadly aligned with the science and strengthened Australia’s bid to host the 2026 United Nations climate conference.
One year on from the State of the Environment Report, what’s changed?
(Spoiler alert: nothing!)
Devastating climate risk assessment shows fossil fuel exports must end
Just three days after approving an extension of one of the largest fossil fuel export projects in the world, the North West Shelf, the National Climate Risk Assessment reveals the devastating consequences facing Australia.
North West Shelf final approval a climate, economic and energy security disaster
Australia Institute analysis shows today’s final approval of the 45-year expansion of Woodside’s North West Shelf gas export terminal is equivalent to building 12 new coal power stations.
ACT should not copy unfair and undemocratic electoral changes – submission
The ACT would be wrong to copy new election finance rules which have been proposed federally and in South Australia, according to a submission to a Parliamentary Inquiry into last year’s territory election.
Local governments face soaring cost of climate change
Local government revenue is not keeping pace with the rapidly rising costs of climate change, according to new analysis by The Australia Institute.
Proposed changes to Freedom Of Information scheme don’t add up
New Australia Institute research reveals that the failures in Australia’s freedom of information (FOI) scheme lie with the government, not with applicants. The government’s proposal to limit FOI requests by charging fees instead of fixing the broken system misdiagnoses the problem.
Gas leak cover-up shows Australian governments are captured by the gas industry
It‘s been revealed that Santos’ Darwin LNG gas export terminal has been leaking large amounts of climate-destroying methane gas for 20 years – and gas companies and governments have failed to act. This confirms The Australia Institute’s long-held concern that methane emissions are grossly underestimated and Australia’s regulators have been captured by the gas industry. The reporting
Was your house freezing over winter? A bit more red tape could have kept you warm – new analysis
After a chilly winter, Australians are about to be hit with their winter heating bills. New analysis by The Australia Institute has found that a bit of red tape might have kept us warmer and kept our power bills down.
August 2025
New data reveals the abject failure of a project which cost taxpayers $15 million
New emissions data reveals the abject failure of an overhyped carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, which cost Australian taxpayers $15 million.
Fossil-fuelled universities – Australian uni’s selling their integrity to coal and gas companies
Of Australia’s 37 public universities, 26 take money from fossil fuel companies, according to new research released today by The Australia Institute.
A six-figure head start. How Australia’s political system is stacked in favour of incumbents – and getting worse.
New research by The Australia Institute has found that federal MPs and Senators are entitled to over $3 million in pay, resources and perks over a three-year election cycle.
ACTU plan would fix gas policy mess and raise $12.5b for Australians
Australia Institute analysis submitted to the federal government’s Gas Market Review shows the ACTU proposal for a 25% tax on gas exports would end the gas shortages being engineered by the gas industry, cut gas prices, and deliver $12.5 billion revenue windfall for Australian industry and households.
SA algal bloom underlines urgent need for National Climate Disaster Fund
The algal bloom wreaking havoc on the South Australian coastline and economy underlines the urgent need for a National Climate Disaster Fund.
New analysis reveals Victoria produces more gas than it uses
New analysis by The Australia Institute reveals Victoria does not have a gas shortage, with the state producing more gas than it uses and consumption at its lowest level since the 1980s.
Three simple, fair steps which would raise 70 billion dollars a year in extra tax
New Australia Institute research has identified three simple tax reforms which would raise an extra 70 billion dollars a year without hurting low or middle-income Australians.
Liberals plan for Marine Environment Act and salmon review a big step in the right direction
The Australia Institute welcomes the Tasmanian Liberal Party’s promise to conduct an independent study into the salmon industry, pausing marine expansion while the review is carried out.
Minister backs foreign commercial fish farms over endangered native species
Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt has used changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act to allow the continuation of commercial salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour.
Climate change the elephant in the room at the Economic Reform Roundtable
New analysis from The Australia Institute underlines the impact of climate change on the economy and productivity ahead of next week’s Economic Reform Roundtable.
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