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Plans to import gas are pure farce and reveal the failure of consecutive Australian governments to stand up to multinational gas corporations, says Rod Campbell. Roderick Campbell #auspol Read more: australiainstitute.org.au/post/pure-farc…

"You're giving the gas away for free, Albo." The PM was heckled over the minuscule amounts of tax paid by the gas industry - and "he's got a point" said Ben Fordham on 2GB. Teachers in Australia pay twice as much tax as the entire oil and gas industry. #auspol

UPDATE: We have moved from 'Deeply Dismayed' to 'Gravely Concerned' theshovel.com.au/2024/05/07/new…

"I cannot see the logic of AUKUS at all." "How we can commit so much money to a really doubtful operation, I don't know." Don Watson joins After America to discuss political violence, America’s deep divisions & the US-Australia relationship. #auspol Emma Shortis @BlackIncBooks

Is Australia losing its independence? Australia Institute is delighted to present President José Ramos-Horta of Timor-Leste, who has dedicated his life to fighting for Timorese independence. 📌 Sydney Opera House 📅 6pm Tues, 8th October 🎟️ theaus.in/JRH_OperaHouse #auspol

JUST IN: The ACCC is investigating Anthony Albanese over claims expectations were artificially raised, only to be reduced at a later date

This is the opposite of climate action. Anthony Albanese Tanya Plibersek

Explain to us again how AUKUS is strategic genius afr.com/world/europe/a… #auspol

We are in the midst of an extinction crisis and the Victorian government is out shooting endangered wildlife ffs!!! There are 14.6 million sheep in Victoria and alpine dingos are almost extinct. How about compensating farmers for stock losses instead of wiping out the dingos?

Over 30 scientists have written to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, asking her to honour her pledge of no new extinctions and take urgent action to protect the endangered Maugean Skate, and immediately halt "catastrophic" salmon farming in Macquarie harbour. #auspol

Australia's fossil fuel exports are 2nd only to Russia. As Commonwealth leaders meet in Samoa for #CHOGM2024, Pacific nations are calling for a phase-out of gas & coal. Will Australia finally listen? #auspol #climate Read the report from Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative FossilFuelTreaty.org/chogm

ADORABLE! This Kid Is Dressing Up as a Coal Industry Lobbyist This Halloween in Order to Score More Handouts theshovel.com.au/2022/10/28/hal…

Climate Change Demonstration Criticised for Blocking Traffic in Spain theshovel.com.au/2024/10/31/cli…

Introducing our new book What’s the Big Idea, inviting some of Australia & the world’s leading thinkers to outline a bold idea for how we can make a change for the better PRE-ORDER NOW ➡️ australiainstitute.org.au/store/Whats-th… #auspol

When the government approves a new coal or gas mine it not only makes the climate worse, it also diverts needed resources away from building new homes and infrastructure. Greg Jericho looks at the numbers #OffTheCharts australiainstitute.org.au/post/approving…

Saoirse Ronan's recent viral comments showed the difference in experiences of women and men. Australia Institute research showed 87% of Australian women have experienced at least one form of verbal or physical street harassment. Deputy Director Ebony Bennett explains. #auspol

We're hiring an Admin Officer to join our team! If you have great communication + organisational skills and are keen to work with a team that is the best in the business, we want to hear from you! Applications close 15 November: ethicaljobs.com.au/members/TheAus… #auspol #hiring

A good primer heading into COP29. *IF* any additional agreements are reached... they probably dont mean much! #auspol #climate

We've invited some of Australia and the world's leading thinkers to share their big ideas about how we can make change for the better. Order your copy of our new book today: theaus.in/preorder_bigid…