A National Plebiscite

A National Plebiscite for a 25% Gas Export Tax

Join the call for a national plebiscite to introduce a 25% gas export tax, add your name to make sure the gas industry pays its fair share.

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National Gambling Toll

Money estimated to have been lost by Australian gamblers since 1 July 2023, just after the final report of the Murphy Review was handed to the Commonwealth Government.

Podcast

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss explains the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians lives, answering key questions along the way.

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Climate Integrity Summit 2026

The Australia Institute’s 2026 Climate Integrity Summit will bring together global political leaders, economists, advocates, artists, and musicians for a day of big ideas and bold conversations.

Stop Misleading Ads at Next Year's NSW Election

It is perfectly legal to publish misleading political advertising in NSW, and it shouldn't be.

The Australia Institute is one of the country’s most influential public policy think tanks. Based in Canberra, we conduct high impact research that combines rigorous fact-driven material with cutting-edge communication strategies.

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Over $104 billion lost to gambling since Murphy Review

Media Release

Koalas Covering for Coal? Dirty Forest Offset Plan Would Mean More Fossil Fuels

Fire ants are seen in a nest on a cane farm in Norwell, on the Gold Coast, Thursday, June 15, 2023. (AAP Image/Jono Searle) NO ARCHIVING

Fire ants to kill thousands of pet cats and dogs: new report

Media Release

Safeguard mechanism failing to drive actual emission reductions – new research

Media Release

72 billion reasons to hold a plebiscite on a gas export tax

Latest Research

Energy from Fossil Fuels, Fossil Fuel Mining, Tax, Spending & the Budget

A 3-point plan for gas

How Australia can raise $17bn per year, lower energy prices, support manufacturing and reduce emissions .

July 23, 2026 by Richard Denniss and Louise Morris

Education & Training, Inequality

Poll: Chronic underfunding is driving the exodus to private schools

On behalf of The Australia Institute, YouGov surveyed a nationally representative sample of 2,230 Australians about funding for Australian primary and secondary schools.

July 19, 2026 by Skye Predavec