Australia Institute analysis reveals that replacing PRRT with a 25% tax on gas exports, suggested by the ACTU, would raise more than $17 billion a year.
‘It's time our governments looked after our interests and stopped being pushed around by these gas companies.’
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‘It's time our governments looked after our interests and stopped being pushed around by these gas companies.’
@markogge.bsky.social #auspol
October 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Australia Institute analysis shows policies allowing virtually unlimited exports of gas from eastern Australia led to a TRIPLING of gas prices and DOUBLING of wholesale electricity prices.
We have a gas export problem, not a gas shortage problem.
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We have a gas export problem, not a gas shortage problem.
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August 20, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"Australians benefit little from gas exports & Japanese companies benefit a lot. Thank you, Australia, for all the free gas," – Yuki Tanabe.
"However...your free gas is slowing down Japan’s transition to renewables. Japan is on-selling your gas to other countries, slowing down their transitions."
"However...your free gas is slowing down Japan’s transition to renewables. Japan is on-selling your gas to other countries, slowing down their transitions."
The real beneficiaries of Australians gas exports
Australians are often told they face gas shortages, while, thanks to Australia, Japan has adequate gas and also on-sells to other countries.
www.thenewdaily.com.au
April 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM