


Independent Senator David Pocock calls for 25 per cent tax on gas exports
Independent Senator for the ACT, David Pocock, has added his voice to calls for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports.

Why Australia taxes beer more effectively than its gas exports
Far from fixing the problem of low PRRT revenues, PRRT revenue is expected to fall further over coming years, while beer excise just keeps on rising.

Endangered black cockatoos at risk after years of illegal forest destruction
A leading conservation organisation has sounded the alarm over the ongoing destruction of critical black cockatoo habitat in Western Australia.

In one month, South Australian voters will deliver an electoral reality check
Looking for a break from federal politics? The South Australian election will take place on 21 March this year, and will be a proving ground for national political trends like the rise of One Nation and experiments with political donation laws.

One Nation’s rise gives progressive voters unexpected power in “safe” Coalition seats
The rise of One Nation creates a surprising opportunity for progressive voters. There are now “safe” Liberal and National seats where One Nation could do very well.

The Wrap: Trump's America is a warning, and Australia keeps treating it like a guide
More often than not, Australia’s relationship with the United States highlights and reinforces the worst in our politics, and the worst in theirs. Here at home, the week began with some shamefully racist politicking by federal parliamentarians.




































