May 2026 Media Highlights
May was a busy month for us here at the Australia Institute!
From our work on the campaign for a 25% tax on gas exports, to the Budget, and more! Here are just a few of our media highlights from May.
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Budget 2026: Housing changes to slowly reverse decades of damage
The government’s changes to capital gains and negative gearing will begin to undo decades of damage to the housing market caused by Howard-era policies – so will Elinor actually be able to buy a house?
Budget 2026: Serious housing reforms but a missed opportunity to tax gas exports
Australians are crying out for big, brave reforms from governments. The long-overdue changes to housing tax concessions in this budget suggest the federal government may be starting to get the message.
A moment to celebrate | Between the Lines
The Wrap with Greg Jericho It is easy for progressives to find things to complain about. It’s not because we are miserable, but unfortunately, we are too aware of the realities of life for many who never get a voice, aware of the crisis of climate change, and aware of the inequalities in the system