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

If approved, the lifetime emissions from all 42 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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The Wrap with Amy Remeikis You didn’t have to be a political savant to see what was going to happen this week from the moment Sussan Ley decided to open the door to negotiations with Anthony Albanese on the hate group bill almost no one wanted. One of the first rules of politics is if

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With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff. On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss big economic reform opportunities facing the government and why the Reserve Bank of Australia is so cautious about cutting rates, yet so quick to hike them up. Join economist, author and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis and friends in Adelaide on Sunday 1 March (https://events.humanitix.com/an-afternoon-with-yanis-varoufakis-and-friends-in-adelaide) and in Sydney on Thursday 5 March (https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-yanis-varoufakis-and-friends-in-sydney) . Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now. Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff (https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social) Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett (https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social) Show notes: Hasty decision inflicts more pain and will cost jobs (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/hasty-decision-inflicts-more-pain-and-will-cost-jobs/) , the Australia Institute (February 2026) Australian high schools the most expensive in the world – new research (https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/australian-high-schools-the-most-expensive-in-the-world-new-research/) , the Australian Institute (February 2026) Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the likelihood of an interest rate rise today (https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/jim-chalmers-on-the-likelihood-of-an-interest-rate-rise-today/106297060) , Radio National Breakfast, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 2026) Theme music: Pulse and Thrum; additional music by 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 Follow the Money: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate See omnystudio.com/listener (https://omnystudio.com/listener) for privacy information.
"They rushed this": why the Reserve Bank got it wrong by raising rates
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"They rushed this": why the Reserve Bank got it wrong by raising rates

The RBA raised interest rates to 3.85% on Tuesday, seemingly because they decided they were expected to, as Chief Economist Greg Jericho told The Guardian Full Story. And December inflation figures skewed by end-of-year travel gave them the excuse they needed. For more about the RBA decision, from Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff on The Point ⤵️ https://thepoint.com.au/news/260203-rba-rate-rise-were-in-for-a-bumpy-ride?utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=ECN&utm_content=0 Listen to the full episode ⤵️ https://www.theguardian.com/business/audio/2026/feb/04/greg-jericho-on-the-cowardly-rate-rise-full-story-podcast
‘Cowardly’ rate rise
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‘Cowardly’ rate rise

Great to see Senator Shoebridge quoting our research in Parliament! The only way to fix the housing crisis is to address real issues like negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount, instead of blaming immigration. Read the research ⤵️ https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/migration-is-not-out-of-control-and-the-figures-show-it-is-not-to-blame-for-the-housing-crisis/?utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=ECN_Housing&utm_content=0
Immigration not behind housing crisis
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Immigration not behind housing crisis

Loopholes in Victoria's political donation laws mean the major parties receive uncapped gifts from their fundraising arms while donation caps apply to everyone else. Two independents say that's unconstitutional — and surprisingly, even the Victorian Government agrees. 📺Democracy & Accountability Director Bill Browne For more info ⤵️⤵️ https://live.thepoint.com.au/2026/02/the-point-live-liberals-nationals-abort-leadership-moves-amid-talent-deficit-reserve-bank-tipped-to-raise-rates/?post=4eaadbfd1e#4eaadbfd1e&utm_campaign=blog&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=DEM&utm_content=0
Victoria’s unconstitutional political donation laws
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Victoria’s unconstitutional political donation laws

When even the Mathias Cormann-led OECD says the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are a problem, you know Australia's housing market is really cooked. Listen to the full episode of Dollars & Sense here,⤵️ or wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧 https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/breaking-australias-housing-market-still-cooked/?utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=ECN&utm_content=0
Australia's housing market is still cooked
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Australia's housing market is still cooked

Even the Mathias Cormann-led OECD says the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are a problem. On this episode highlight of Dollars & Sense for 2026, Greg and Elinor discuss why the Radical Left Lunatics at the OECD think Australia’s property investor tax concessions are busted. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 29 January 2026. Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute Listen to the full episode here, or wherever you listen to podcasts ⤵️⤵️ https://youtu.be/eO7B_Znp67Q 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
OECD says Australia's housing market broken
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OECD says Australia's housing market broken