Hayden Starr

1 month ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Hayden Starr |Greg Jericho |Fiona MacDonald |Lisa Heap

Some quickfire analysis from Greg Jericho, Chief EconomistWinnersWell, everyone who earns more than $18,200. Everyone gets a tax cut – up to $268 in 2026-27 and another one in 2027-28. It’s a smart tax cut – mostly benefitting those earning less than $45,000. People who go to the doctor/use the PBS – as was previously announced – cheaper PBS medicine, cheaper GP visits (hopefully) and the energy rebate is extended for another 6 months (tune back in 6 months to see if it gets extended again).

1 month ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Greg Jericho |Hayden Starr

2 months ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Hayden Starr |Richard Denniss |Emma Shortis

“Demanding better from our leaders is often met with threats like ‘well if you push too hard then you’ll get nothing’.”“Ignore this. It shows you’re winning.”Watch:In his opening remarks, Richard shows how far we have come since the Australia Institute’s first Climate Integrity Summit 3 years ago. Wrapping the Summit up, Richard explains the power that each of us hold, and can use to hold our leaders to account. Watch:

2 months ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Hayden Starr |Eloise Carr

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s letter to the Tasmanian salmon industry, promising new federal environmental laws to protect the foreign-owned businesses, sets a dangerous precedent and undermines government process. Changes to Australian law should come from public debate and democratic will, not deals to appease corporate interests ahead of an election.