Ending Australia's great gas giveaway
From Dollars & Sense by The Australia Institute
April 23, 2026 · 28 min · Season 4 · Episode 117
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential benefits of a gas export tax in Australia to reduce prices and support public services amidst economic challenges.
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.
Topics covered
- gas export tax
- federal budget
- public services
- economic policy
- energy prices
Keywords
- gas export tax
- Australia
- federal budget
- public services
- energy prices
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Australia Institute
Places: Australia
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