The Latest Breaking News from Australia Institute

Cost stalling sales of electric vehicles as Aussies opt for petrol cars

A battle on fuel standards is shaping up as pivotal for electric vehicles in Australia, with new data showing they're still too pricey.

The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023

Australians ready to switch to electric, research shows

Most Australians are willing to make the switch from gas in support of cleaner, cheaper energy options for their homes amid rising cost of living and

The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023

Majority of Australians keen to switch from gas to electric to lower emissions, survey finds

Poll also revealed 65% of drivers expect to be buying a hybrid or electric vehicle if they upgrade in the next 10 years

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2023

Australia should catch more electric buses, study finds

Less than one per cent of all buses on Australian roads are electric models, a new study has revealed, prompting experts to call for a faster adoption.

AAP · Apr 11, 2023

Australia’s richest captured 93% of economic growth between 2009 financial crisis and Covid, paper shows

Wealthiest 10% captured growth in company profits while most Australians watched their real wages shrink, Australia Institute finds

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023

Economic benefit going to rich ‘inequality on steroids’

A new report by the Australia Institute shows more than 90 per cent of economic benefits are going to the top 10 per cent of Australians.

The New Daily · Apr 10, 2023

PM urged to ‘reset tone’ of voice debate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2023

Economic benefit going to rich 'inequality on steroids'

A new report by the Australia Institute shows more than 90 per cent of economic benefits are going to the top 10 per cent of Australians.

AAP · Apr 10, 2023

Australia's love for utes and SUVs driving emissions

Australia is one of the world's biggest petrol consumers but could save $13 billion in petrol costs each year by adopting moderate changes, a new report says.

AAP · Mar 29, 2023

Rise of ‘fuel-guzzling’ SUVs costing Australians $13bn extra at the pump per year, report finds

Exclusive: Thinktank says popularity of ‘big, dumb’ cars is turbocharging emissions and does not make sense in such an urbanised country

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023