



Halving the fuel tax excise won't raise interest rates
One of the more repeated claims since the announcement that the government would be halving the fuel excise for 3 months is that doing so will be inflationary.

The fuel crisis: your questions answered
The global fuel crisis has left many Australians confused and overwhelmed, as fuel prices surge and ‘sold out’ signs start appearing at some petrol stations. Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist at The Australia Institute, breaks down what’s happening and answers a few key questions.

Gas Giveaway Tracker reveals $350 million a week lost as pressure mounts for gas export tax
Pressure is mounting on the Albanese Government to introduce a 25 per cent gas export tax, with new figures revealing Australia misses out on almost $350 million in revenue every week.

Pressure mounts to save Macquarie Harbour as salmon farming backlash grows
Environment Minister Murray Watt is facing renewed pressure to intervene and protect Tasmania’s heritage-listed Macquarie Harbour amid deepening public opposition to the state’s salmon farming industry.

Why Australia’s pesticide regulator took years to act on rat poison
Australia’s poisons regulator shows how hard it is to rebuild an institution after it is damaged. As it rebuilds, Australian native animals are dying.

The Wrap: A missed opportunity to face reality
Last night, the Australian Prime Minister had the chance to face reality. His address to the nation was a recognition that Australians are deeply worried about the state of the world – as they should be. What the prime minister did not say is that this trouble lies at the feet of the President of the United States.

Shorter America This Week: Maximum Lethality; Everything has a history; Don't fly with me
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.







































