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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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Where is our public inquiry on AUKUS? | Between the Lines

The Wrap with Matt Grudnoff What we know at The Australia Institute is that change is difficult and hard fought. We have made real progress with Labor supporting these reforms to capital gains tax, negative gearing, and trusts. But the change hasn’t passed the parliament yet, and vested interests are going to continue to push

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Australia Institute research shows voters across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support a 25% tax on gas exports, which could raise an estimated $17 billion in revenue each year. Yet the Australian Parliament has failed to act. ✍️ Join the call for a national plebiscite to introduce a 25% gas export tax, add your name to make sure the gas industry pays its fair share! https://gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.org.au/
Support a National Plebiscite for a 25% Gas Export Tax!
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Support a National Plebiscite for a 25% Gas Export Tax!

"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports....You're not alone in thinking that Australia is getting taken for a ride." Add your name to the petition calling on the government to fix the gas export problem: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem
"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports".
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"Other people in the rest of the world are making a fortune out of Australia's gas exports".

The bill for the massive cuts to the NDIS show a future Health Minister could essentially kill the NDIS without even having to legislate it. Chief Economist Greg Jericho unpacks the bill on the latest episode of Dollars & Sense. Listen here, or wherever you listen to podcasts ⤵️ https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-impact-of-the-governments-massive-ndis-cuts/?utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=ECN
Massive cuts to NDIS are severe and arbitrary
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Massive cuts to NDIS are severe and arbitrary

Cuts to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding would have a serious, lasting impact on people living with disabilities and their families. On this episode highlight of Dollars & Sense, Greg shares the positive impact NDIS funding as had on his family – and what it could mean if the government’s proposed cuts pass through the parliament. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 11 June 2026. Host: Greg Jericho, Chief 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
NDIS Changes: Minister could cut by 99% WITHOUT legislation
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NDIS Changes: Minister could cut by 99% WITHOUT legislation

"A $368 billion program based on an unexplained one-line table, that is next level." - Research Director Rod Campbell appearing at the AUKUS Public Inquiry Learn more about the inquiry here ⤵️ https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260602-the-case-for-examining-aukus?utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=INT_AUKUS Make a submission to the inquiry ⤵️ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXLuLuOjFicrG5CcPZLLU4vPJKXSdz4Fl9iWSIls-kG_gn8g/viewform
Lack of info for massive AUKUS cost is 'next level'
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Lack of info for massive AUKUS cost is 'next level'

"While it was pretty much universally thought that interest rates would continue to rise even a few weeks ago, now we have two major banks thinking that the next move will be down, not up." - Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff on Ticker News Read more from Matt on The Point ⤵️ https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260603-latest-figures-show-why-gdp-is-limited-in-measuring-wellbeing?utm_campaign=article&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_term=ECN
Two major banks predict interest rate relief
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Two major banks predict interest rate relief