Popular policies would be a better revenue raiser than taking fossil fuel and gambling donations
Australians are naturally suspicious of corporate donations, especially when they come from vested interests with everything to gain from influencing government decision-making. But are these donations large enough to explain why politicians act the way they do? The reality is that political donations from harmful industries are small relative to the payments parties receive from you, the voter.
Japanese climate coalition joins growing push for 25% gas export tax
Calls for Australia to impose a 25 per cent gas export tax have gained international backing, with a coalition of Japanese climate and advocacy groups urging the Albanese government to act.
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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.
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?
Pacific nations step up push for fossil fuel phase-out ahead of global talks
Pacific leaders are preparing to meet in Vanuatu to agree on a unified position ahead of the first global conference on transitioning away from oil, coal, and gas later in the year.
Government urged to reconsider changes to EV incentives amidst global fuel volatility
The Albanese Government is being urged to rule out changes to the Electric Car Discount in the May budget, as global fuel volatility intensifies pressure to ease the cost of living.
"Genuinely historic": Australia on the cusp of ratifying High Seas Biodiversity Treaty
Australia is on the cusp of ratifying a landmark international oceans treaty that will pave the way for large-scale marine sanctuaries as threats from overfishing, pollution and climate change intensify. David Ritter, CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific, said it was a “genuinely historic” milestone for global ocean protection.
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.
'Perfectly legal to lie': report exposes gaps in political ad laws
The Australian Ad Observatory report has warned that online political messaging in Australia “remains murky territory, lacking in transparency and accountability.”
Factcheck: Angus Taylor’s claim that expanding Parliament “could cost $620 million” is misleading
Liberal leader Angus Taylor claims that expanding Parliament “could cost taxpayers more than $620 million”. This figure is misleading, relying on unclear assumptions and omitting important context.
Factcheck: Do Australians 'overwhelmingly support' gun control? Yes they do.
Yes, they do. Polling surveys consistently show that Australians support strengthened gun control.
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.
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