The AFR’s super tax scare campaign is a lesson in how fear is manufactured
The Australian Financial Review (AFR) has this week unintentionally revealed that its scare campaign over the Albanese government’s proposed changes to the taxation of superannuation balances above $3m was completely confected, and it should serve as a lesson for the government and all Australians not to be fooled when the powerful try to scare us.
Human rights advocates warn WA protest laws could threaten the right to assemble
Under the Public Order Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, WA Police would be given expanded powers to refuse a protest permit if it is considered “likely to promote hate”. Human rights advocates have strongly criticised the proposal, warning it’s an “alarming overreach into basic democratic freedoms”.
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"Tax gas now, while we can": Environmental groups call for gas tax at Senate inquiry
The first public hearing for the Select Committee on the Taxation of Gas resources saw environmental and community groups argue Australia is failing to secure a fair return from its gas exports, with a proposal for a 25 per cent export tax gaining traction.
Senate inquiry into taxing gas exports begins as experts call system 'broken'
The Greens-led Senate inquiry into taxing gas exports will begin today with climate groups, economists, and advocacy organisations lining up to give evidence. Many submissions to the committee argue that Australia is missing out on billions in revenue, despite the country being one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Save Tuvalu, Save the World
Laurie Carmichael Lecture: Doug Cameron on Australian Sovereignty and the Path to Peace
Video Report: The fight to save Murujuga
Press Conference: "Big gas is taking the piss"
Video Report: Why is NSW Still Logging the Great Koala National Park?
Vanuatu urges Australia to rethink fossil fuel reliance, backs 25% gas export tax
One of the world’s most vulnerable nations to climate change has urged Australia to reassess its reliance on fossil fuels and impose a 25 per cent tax on gas exports. Vanuatu’s Minister for Climate Change Adaptation, Ralph Regenvanu, told SBS that Australia should be using the global energy crisis as a catalyst to ramp up its shift to clean energy.
High Court rules parts of Victoria’s political donation laws unconstitutional ahead of state election
Just seven months out from the state election, Victoria’s parliament is scrambling to draft new political donation laws after the High Court ruled its existing caps unconstitutional. Lawyers for independent candidates Paul Hopper and Melissa Lowe successfully argued that the major parties gained an unfair advantage by exploiting a “nominated entities” loophole.
Farnham flash mob protests Queensland’s hate speech laws
Hundreds of dancers dressed as music icon John Farnham have taken to Brisbane’s King George Square to oppose the Crisafulli Government’s divisive new hate speech laws.
Albanese wants universal childcare, Mamdani has a roadmap
When asked about his legacy, Anthony Albanese has always been clear about what he wants to be remembered for: universal childcare. It’s a headline vision he shares with a prominent politician on the other side of the planet: New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. But while both politicians have stated that universal childcare is their ambition, there’s a big difference between them when it comes to the details.
Shorter America This Week: The consequences of not caring; The enemy of your enemy is not your friend; Visions for the future
It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. “Shorter America” is a series where Dr Emma Shortis loops you in on what’s going on in America and shares news and analysis that you can trust.
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