About this episode
The episode discusses the growing momentum for a gas profits tax and the political implications for the government and opposition regarding housing messages.
Whether the government likes it or not, momentum is building around a gas profits tax. What began as a simmering grassroots and political push has accelerated amid the global energy crisis, with pressure mounting on the government to act. A Greens-led inquiry into the issue begins today. But is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese listening? At the same time, both the government and opposition are sharpening their housing messages - but which one will land with voters? Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
People in this episode
Host: Patricia Karvelas
Guest: Raf Epstein
Topics covered
- gas profits tax
- energy crisis
- housing policy
- political pressure
- government action
Keywords
- gas tax
- energy crisis
- politics
- housing
- Anthony Albanese
- Greens inquiry
- government pressure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Greens, government, opposition, ABC Australia
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