It’s time to tax gas properly

About this episode

The episode discusses the need for a 25% gas export tax to improve living standards in Australia.

Until a 25% gas export tax is put in place, Australians are missing out on billions every year that could be used to support people through the living standards crisis.

Topics covered

• gas export tax
• living standards crisis
• economic policy
• taxation
• energy resources

Keywords

• gas tax
• export tax
• Australia
• living standards
• economic support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Australia Institute

Places: Australia

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