Ebony Bennett

1 week ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Ebony Bennett

Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne discuss the federal election campaign so far, the performance of the media, and how preferential voting actually works. On this episode of Follow the Money, the Australia Institute’s Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne join guest host Stephen Long to discuss housing policy, the Australian electoral system, and the need for truth in political advertising laws. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 15 April 2025 and things may have changed.

1 week ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Ebony Bennett

It’s not often I agree with Peter Dutton, but I can admit when he’s right and he’s right about two things. Australia doesn’t have a gas shortage, Australia has a gas export problem; and putting a levy on gas exports will help fix the problem. Unfortunately, Dutton’s wrong on almost everything else. Gas is driving up the cost of living. After Australia started exporting gas, wholesale gas prices in Australia tripled. You now pay global prices for Australian gas.

1 week ago | canberratimes.com.au | Ebony Bennett

It's not often I agree with Peter Dutton, but I can admit when he's right and he's right about two things.

3 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Jack Thrower |Ebony Bennett |Emma Shortis

With housing affordability at an all-time low and the spectre of Trump looming large over our region, Australians’ standard of living will be at the heart of the debate from now until election day. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute economists Matt Grudnoff and Jack Thrower join Ebony Bennett to discuss the Australian economy and the federal election campaign. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 1 April 2025 and things may have changed. Order What’s the Big Idea?

3 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Ebony Bennett

While all eyes were on the budget, the Albanese government gutted Australia’s environmental laws. The changes are great for the salmon industry, but terrible for endangered species and Australia’s democracy. As chunks of rotting salmon from a massive fish die-off wash up on the shores of Tasmania’s pristine beaches, the Albanese government rammed legislation to shield the salmon industry through Parliament within 48 hours, with the support of the Coalition.