Ending Australia's great gas giveaway
With the federal budget looming, a gas export tax would drive down prices and fund vital public services at a time when Australians are feeling the pinch. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the case for a 25 per cent gas export tax, why global foreign aid spending has plummeted, and the likelihood of the government announcing reforms to housing investor tax concessions ahead of the May federal budget. This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 22 April 2026. Visit The Point for research, analysis, explainers and factchecks from experts at the Australia Institute and…
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