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Joint statement: Australia’s national environment laws

We are Australians that dearly love the land, water, wildlife, and culture of our great country. We are committed to communities having a fair go, to openness in decision-making and to having our voices heard on decisions that affect us. We are committed to the wellbeing of this generation and future generations – and to

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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 11 new coal mines or expansions.

There are 29 additional proposals for new or expanded coal mines currently waiting for Federal Government approval.

If approved, the lifetime emissions from all 40 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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What are they waiting for? | Between the Lines Newsletter

The Wrap with Amy Remeikis Fifty-three years ago, Gough Whitlam swept to power with the slogan ‘it’s time’. Looking at this Labor government, you now have to wonder what are they waiting for? It’s past time for fair tax reform. Past time for an end to fossil fuel expansion. Past time for the government to

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The Australia Institute presents Barrie, Bowers and Friends for an evening of political insight, laughs, and a bit of sass. From the election, to what the Albanese government is doing and what is the point of the Coalition – it will all be covered by some of the smartest minds in Australian politics, led by two of Australia’s best political aficionados. With decades of experience between them, this lineup brings a mix of humour, candour, and analysis that cuts through the spin and makes politics not just understandable, but entertaining. SPEAKERS: Barrie Cassidy Mike Bowers Amy Remeikis Sean Kelly Narelda Jacobs OAM Dr Emma Shortis Nick Bryant Cathy Wilcox Fiona Katauskas 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
Barrie, Bowers & Friends
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Barrie, Bowers & Friends

Australia doesn't have a gas shortage problem. We have a gas export problem, and Australians are paying the price. Great to see this issue being discussed in Parliament this week! #auspol Australia Institute research shows 80% of Australia’s gas is exported by multinational gas corporations, who then tell us we have a gas shortage. Add your name to the petition to fix Australia's gas export problem!✍️ https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem 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
Australia's gas export problem
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Australia's gas export problem

Decades of policy decisions have made access to higher education harder for those who need it most. Public trust and community confidence in universities in Australia and overseas are at all-time lows. Political sentiment has shifted. Our centres of higher learning have leapfrogged big business to become easy political targets. And it’s no surprise; the sector has scored its fair share of own goals over the handling of unpaid wages, Vice-Chancellor salaries, free speech and safety on campus. Ad hoc and insufficient government funding has forced universities down the path of corporatisation, drifting away from their role as public institutions with a mission to serve the public good. Professor George Williams AO, drawing on his expertise in Australian constitutional law and democracy, describes the need for universities to claim agency, tackle the issues within their control, and replace self-interest with a genuine commitment to putting their students and communities first. Without a reset the future looks grim. Our universities need to guard against misinformation and foster the next generation; the nation requires critical thinkers, researchers and innovators more than ever. 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
Aiming Higher with George Williams | Webinar
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Aiming Higher with George Williams | Webinar

Rumours about America's role in the dismissal of Gough Whitlam have circulated for decades – but is there any truth to them?  On this special episode of After America, we explore the state of the Australia-United States relationship under the Whitlam government, the machinations at the time around the renewal of Pine Gap, and the previously untold account of Dr Liz Cham, former executive assistant in the office of Prime Minister Whitlam, who recalls handing over a mystery letter to an American official just before the Dismissal. The interview with Liz Cham was recorded on Thursday 30 October. A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery) is available for pre-order now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘SAVE5’ to get $5 off. Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia’s future (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/aiming-higher-vantage-point-issue-3) by Professor George Williams is also available now. Guest: Elizabeth Cham, fellow at the University of Technology Sydney and former executive assistant in the office of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis (https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social) Scripting and production support: Stephen Long Sound design and mixing: Simon Branthwaite Show notes: Did the CIA overthrow the Whitlam government? (https://www.crikey.com.au/2025/11/11/did-cia-overthrow-whitlam-government/) by Charlie Lewis, Crikey (November 2025) What Washington really thought of Whitlam before the dismissal (https://www.afr.com/politics/what-washington-really-thought-of-whitlam-before-the-dismissal-20251106-p5n8cf) by James Curran, Australia Financial Review (November 2025) 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 (https://theausinstitute-my.sharepoint.com/qnap-nas-tai.tai.local/NAS_Media&Marketing/Podcast/After%20America/Episode%20descriptions/podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au) . Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?
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Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?

"The fossil fuel lobby has learned from the tobacco industry's tactics. It knows that denying manmade climate change is no longer credible. "The mission, then, is simply to delay climate action to allow fossil fuel industries to continue to make profits from the damage they do." - The Hon. Mike Rann AC CNZM Watch the full 2025 Dr Hugh Saddler Memorial Lecture 📺 https://youtu.be/gBQhc_ZuQVo In the newest book from Australia Institute Press, some of Australia and the world's leading thinkers discuss what happens when Australians are courageous. Pre-order today and use code 'SAVE5' for $5 off! ⤵️ https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery
Fossil fuels using tobacco industry tactics
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Fossil fuels using tobacco industry tactics

By taxing Australian resources more effectively, we could not only have a greener economy – but a fairer one as well. On this special episode of Dollars & Sense, Liam O’Brien from the Australian Council of Trade Unions and Dr Ingrid Burfurd from The Superpower Institute join Dr Richard Denniss to discuss taxing the gas industry more effectively. This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 29 October 2025 at the Australia Institute’s Revenue Summit at Parliament House in Canberra. A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery)  is available for pre-order now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘SAVE5’ to get $5 off. Aiming Higher: Universities and Australia’s future (https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/aiming-higher-vantage-point-issue-3) by Professor George Williams is also available now. Guest: Liam O’Brien, Assistant Secretary, Australian Council of Trade Unions // @lbobrien (https://x.com/lbobrien) Guest: Ingrid Burfurd, Carbon Pricing and Policy Lead, The Superpower Institute Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Chief, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss (https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social) Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut (https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social) Show notes: Revenue Summit playlist (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgXQ0oSpA60zYYrJzluCPuOsKfB1RoAS8&si=PngDsOZlaimKKYEC) , The Australia Institute on YouTube (November 2025) Australia Last: The failure of Australian gas policy (https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/australia-last-the-failure-of-australian-gas-policy/) by Matthew Saunders and Richard Denniss, The Australia Institute (November 2025) 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) . Support Dollars & Sense: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
The gas industry’s “huge con”
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The gas industry’s “huge con”

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