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Gone are the days when a ‘good job’ gets you a house – and now we have the data to prove it

Remember Joe Hockey’s claim 10 years ago? We put it to the test and guess what: even after a decade of saving, you still wouldn’t have enough for a deposit

The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2025

‘I’ve had a gutful’: Jacqui Lambie says salmon industry should get out of Macquarie Harbour

Tasmanian senator says she is ‘pro-salmon’ but the farms should move on to land or offshore

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2025

Plea to save dinosaur fish from extinction

Environmental advocates are calling for the United Nations to save an endangered dinosaur fish as a farming ban is under consideration.

AAP · Feb 13, 2025

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Sweeping reform of the electoral laws puts democracy at risk. They shouldn’t be changed on a whim

The Albanese government is trying once more to legislate wide-ranging changes to the way federal elections are administered.

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025

Gun numbers grow in decades since Port Arthur massacre

Gun ownership has risen significantly over three decades since the Port Arthur massacre with the average holder possessing more than four, a study shows.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Crackdown on protests as political lobbying flourishes

A think tank that wants laws to protect peaceful protest has called out the contrast in the treatment of environmental protesters and political lobbyists.

AAP · Jan 24, 2025

More insurance pain possible following LA fires

Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.

AAP · Jan 13, 2025

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A predicted deficit will get the headlines but remember that budgets are about choices

Right now the government is choosing to deliver $50bn a year to the richest 10% of Australians for no discernible benefit to the nation

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024

Political donations ban in SA 'will increase handouts'

The SA government has secured support for its ban on political donations, but a democracy expert says it will lead to huge handouts for political parties.

AAP · Nov 12, 2024

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

A new report reveals Australians lay the blame for the rising cost of living at the feet of supermarkets.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024

Report lights fuse over gas ban and energy shortfall

A proposal by the Greens to halt investment for new gas projects would lead to the energy fuel running out in many parts of the country by 2029, a report says.

AAP · Sep 16, 2024

Trump and Harris trade insults and competing visions: 3 experts give their verdicts on the US presidential debate

Judging debates usually comes down to picking a winner or loser.

The Conversation · Sep 11, 2024

Gambling levy proposed to help wean Australian media companies off betting ad addiction

Australia Institute says 2% levy on gambling companies’ revenue would compensate for the loss of $240m in advertising spend

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2024

The rich are getting richer: Australia’s wealth divide continues to widen

Wealth disparity will soon destroy any ‘semblance of equality’ in Australian society, Australia Institute research finds

The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2024

Luxury ute tax loophole costs Australians $250m a year, researchers say

The Australia Institute says tax exemption on ‘commercial vehicles’ with no testing requirement is incentivising people to buy utes instead of EVs

Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2024

In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear

Australia’s opposition leader has proposed building the country’s first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2024

Power bills could rise by $1,000 a year under Coalition plan to boost gas until nuclear is ready, analysts say

Experts predict major electricity price hikes if opposition proposal to slow rollout of large-scale renewable projects goes ahead

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 12, 2024

Should Ultra Fast Fashion Brands Like Shein And Temu Be Taxed At Higher Rates?

Aussies are buying an average of 56 new items each year — more than anywhere else in the world. And our shockingly low average price per item indicates most of those are fast fashion items.

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 2, 2024

Are the climate wars really over, or has a new era of greenwashing just begun?

While Rome wasn’t built in a day, the Albanese government’s lack of action on climate change does not reflect the urgency of the crisis

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2024

Submissions, witnesses, questions … then nothing. Australian government cites ‘passage of time’ for silence on reports

Dozens of parliamentary reports dating back as far as 2008 have suddenly received the same sad 24-word response, saying their findings are from too long ago to justify more

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024

Scientists say Tasmania’s Maugean skate could become extinct – so why are local leaders still backing the salmon industry?

Environmentalists and salmon farmers remain at loggerheads as the federal government considers options

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2024

Cost of fire-ant outbreak in Australia could be much higher than ‘flawed’ earlier prediction, data shows

Australia Institute says 2021 analysis had 15-year timeframe when modelling of the invasive species is usually over 20 to 30 years

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024

‘Exorbitant’ fees paid to academic publishers better spent on Australian research and education, report finds

Australia Institute report author says proposed open-access research library ‘great start’ but research grants reforms are needed to disrupt current model

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Independent candidates vying for the balance of power in Tasmania are pledging to fight for an end to native logging in the island state.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Property investors in focus as tax debate shifts gears

As home ownership becomes increasingly difficult for many, pressure is growing on the major political parties to revisit tax reform.

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