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Australia MattersHow the gas industry tricked Australia with Richard Denniss
Australians have been dudded by the gas industry. It’s past time governments admitted it. Dr Richard Denniss, Australia Institute co-CEO and author of…
Australia MattersUSS Lincoln exposes fundamental flaw at the heart of Australian defence policy
If the United States government isn’t caring for its own military personnel, how could policymakers expect the US to come to Australia’s aid? On…
Australia MattersWhat’s the point of gambling reform?
On this episode of What's the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the lack of strong gambling reform, and why gambling losses continue to climb despite widespread…
Australia MattersShould superannuation be used to control inflation?
Interest rates are the bluntest, sharpest tool. Is there a better way? On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss why superannuation could be…
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“Appalling”: Wilkie slams government’s response to gambling inquiry
The federal government’s response to the Murphy inquiry into online gambling harms has been “appalling”, says Andrew Wilkie MP. Andrew Wilkie…
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International law is under attack. Australia can stand up for justice.
The Australian government constantly talks up the international rules-based order – but its willingness to uphold the principles that underpin it is…
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What’s the point of EVs?
On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains why electric vehicles have surged in popularity, and why EVs should play a central role in…
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Confused about interest rates and inflation? You’re not alone
A new Reserve Bank survey shows most Australians don’t assess the relationship between inflation and interest rates “correctly” – but…
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Is Australian climate policy finally heading in the right direction?
A recent decision by the New South Wales state government is a crack in the wall of Australian climate inaction. On this episode of Follow the Money, Leanne…
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"Quiet, piggy": how the Trump administration projects misogyny abroad
Fragile men in government and tech are supercharging misogyny in the United States and beyond. Linda Robinson, author of Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy…
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What's the point of the Reserve Bank of Australia?
On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the purpose of the Reserve Bank of Australia and whether it's fulfilling that role. Host…
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We're quadrillionaires. Also, things seem terrible.
Wealth on Earth is up, apparently. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the better-than-expected inflation figures, the global…
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Is the fossil fuel industry facing an “imminent extinction event”?
Much of the world is moving away from fossil fuels, so why is Australia’s gas industry still expanding? On this episode of Follow the Money, renewable…
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Matt Bevan on the midterms and where Trump’s money comes from
Faced with an entirely new type of president, the Australian government insists on playing an old game by the old rules. Dr Emma Shortis reflects on…
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What’s the point of talking about nuclear energy?
On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss explains the “fake fight” over nuclear power in Australia and how the gas industry…
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Labor contemplates a "fairer return" for Australia's resources
Despite no action on a gas export tax in the government’s May budget, calls are growing louder for a fair return on Australia’s resources from…
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As American democracy faces huge tests, is Australia prepared for the worst?
No one knows what’ll happen at the November midterms or the next presidential election. Is the Australian government prepared for the worst-case…
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Trump administration chips away at independent media, faith in democracy
Former Washington Post journalist Anna Fifield reflects on her time at the paper, the state of American media, and New Zealand’s role in the world. On…
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What's the point of offsets?
On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how the Federal Government’s new carbon credits method for ‘protecting&rsquo…
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BONUS | What's the point of One Nation?
Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss. Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or…
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BONUS | What's the point of a gas export tax?
Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss. Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or…
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BONUS | What's the point of a gas export tax?
Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss. Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or…
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Big Tech promises the world with AI. Australians shouldn’t believe them.
The tech industry talks about huge investment in Australia. That sounds great, but who’ll actually benefit? On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Matt…
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After the landslide: Australian politics since the 2025 election
Richard Denniss and Amy Remeikis discuss the dramatic changes in Australia’s political landscape since Labor’s landslide election victory. In May…
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Sycophants and yes-men
Even with his luxury jet grounded, Trump and his administration have flown the United States into a strategic black hole. On this episode of After America…
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What's the point of a gas exports tax?
On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how global gas industry has pulled off the greatest con in Australia’s history, and…
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Australia’s gambling toll grows as government sidesteps total ad ban
An outright ban on gambling advertising would be extremely popular – so why isn’t the government doing it? On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Matt…
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Australian states aren’t going broke, but they are being ripped off
States and territories are missing out on tens of billions in revenue each year because the GST isn’t growing as promised. On this episode of Follow the…
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After its big birthday, what comes next for America?
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, in a heat wave, delayed by storms, Donald Trump gave a very Donald Trump speech. We expected that…
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What’s the point of housing reform?
On the second episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the government’s long-overdue changes to negative gearing and capital gains…
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BREAKING: Housing slightly more affordable
Some in the media are treating it like the beginning of a housing apocalypse, but a slight drop in house prices shows that the government’s housing…
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The Safeguard Mechanism is failing miserably
Australia’s flagship climate policy is failing to drive actual emission reductions. On this episode of Follow the Money, the authors of new Australia…
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My Iran deal is better than yours [citation needed]
Trump’s “peace” “deal” with Iran is already falling apart. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Angus Blackman to…
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What’s the Point of One Nation?
On the first episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the reasons behind One Nation grabbing the headlines, why it is highly unlikely…
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Inflation falls, tax changes pass & Greg loses his fancy parking spot
Plus: how the One Nation leader got all tangled up over childcare and paid parental leave. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss Pauline…
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Australians overwhelmingly back abortion access, but the politics are getting more toxic
Australians overwhelmingly support access to abortion care – but there’s a resurgence in anti-abortion politics underway. On this episode of Follow…
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This World Cup shows who holds the cards in Trump’s economy
With the men’s football world cup underway and after a UFC event on the White House lawn, the relationship between sport and politics seems especially…
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What is 'middle income' in Australia?
A new data drop by the Australian Tax Office has A) brought Greg great joy and B) shed new light on Australians’ incomes. On this episode of Dollars &…
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Gas tax: let the people decide
Join tens of thousands of Australians calling for a national plebiscite on a 25% gas export tax. On this episode of Follow the Money, Leanne Minshull and Rod…
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Trump says the war on Iran is over. Is it really?
Donald Trump pledged to reach a better deal with Iran than the Obama administration negotiated in 2015. He hasn’t – and probably won’t. On…
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The impact of the government’s massive NDIS cuts
Cuts to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding would have a serious, lasting impact on people living with disabilities and their families. On this…
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Jane Caro on the battle for public education
Private schools have a “parasitic relationship” with public education, says Jane Caro. On this episode of Follow the Money, recorded live at…
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SPECIAL | Why it's time for a public inquiry into AUKUS
On this special episode, we’re joined by two commissioners from the new community-led, independent inquiry into the AUKUS security deal. This episode was…
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Data centre boom widens gap between growth figures and reality
With what little economic growth there is being driven by data centres, is it really a net positive for most Australians? On this episode of Dollars & Sense…
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Antoinette Lattouf on women who win
Journalist and author Antoinette Lattouf tells the inspiring stories of women’s courage and conviction – and how they have changed our country…
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As Trump blusters over Iran, prospects for real peace slip further away
Even as the Trump administration facilitates the demise of the international order the United States helped create, the Australian government’s embrace…
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How about we just tax gas? Examining One Nation’s gas policy
Coverage of One Nation’s gas policy made it sound like the beginning of some kind of people’s revolution, but without a 25% gas export tax…
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Online gambling “reshaping a whole generation” as government reforms fall well short
The government’s latest reforms don’t do nearly enough to protect Australians from gambling harm. On this episode of Follow the Money, Martin…
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Australia gambles on AUKUS as Trump rides Iran merry-go-round
Despite the global upheaval caused by the Trump administration, the Australian government is trying to plough on with AUKUS as if Biden was still in charge. On…
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Fair dinkum! The Prime Minister called us out over a gas tax
Australia could raise around $17 billion a year with a 25% gas export tax – enough to put dental in Medicare or fund free childcare – but the…
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Victoria’s donations shambles puts rest of country “on notice”
Six months out from an election, Victoria has been left with no political donation laws after the High Court ruled them unconstitutional. On this episode of…
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Trump’s China trip light on substance as his approval rating continues to tank
Stuck in a quagmire of its own making in Iran, the Trump administration has little to show for its diplomatic efforts in Beijing. On this episode of After…
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Budget 2026: housing changes to slowly reverse decades of damage
The government’s changes to capital gains and negative gearing will begin to undo decades of damage to the housing market caused by Howard-era policies…
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Budget 2026: serious housing reforms but a missed opportunity to tax gas exports
Australians are crying out for big, brave reforms from governments. The long-overdue changes to housing tax concessions in this budget suggest the federal…
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The United States we thought we knew is gone
A majority of Australians now think Donald Trump is a bigger threat to world peace than either Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping. On the 100th episode of After…
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More pain coming as RBA hikes rates again
Interest rates won’t affect the global oil price shock brought about by the illegal US war on Iran – so why did the Reserve Bank hike them again?…
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Is the national anti-corruption body failing?
After major missteps, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is falling well short of the gold standard for integrity bodies. On this episode of Follow…
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Supreme Court guts voting rights as Iran war support hits new low
160 years after the American Civil War, the Confederacy is ascendent. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss the Trump…
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Inflation soars, but it's not as bad as it seems
The big jump for the CPI has created some dramatic headlines, but digging just a bit deeper into the data reveals a different story. On this episode of Dollars…
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Greens leader Larissa Waters on the housing crisis, gas exports & taxing the 1%
How have a select few accumulated such colossal wealth while many Australians struggle? On this episode of Follow the Money, Senator Larissa Waters, leader of…