Unsure of what is the PRRT and how it works (and why it needs fixings)? Jack Thrower has you covered

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Our new video report uncovers the convoluted scheme to generate carbon credits in native forests in NSW, while logging them in the meantime.

Watch the full video report here from Stephen Long: australiainstitute.org.au/post/video-rep…
#auspol #climate #nswpol

Today we've release a new video report from Stephen Long raising serious questions about native forest logging in NSW, the destruction of koala habitat and the integrity of carbon offsets. #auspol #NSWpol

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Native forest logging continues to devastate koala habitat, despite the NSW Labor Govt promising to protect it.

Our open letter, signed by 100+ leaders & experts, calls for native forest logging to end.

Add your name, help protect the forests: theaus.in/protectforests… #auspol

The NSW Labor Govt's promise to create a vast koala sanctuary on the mid-north coast is yet to be fulfilled.

There's a startling reason why the native forest continues to be logged, revealed in our new video report feat Stephen Long.

Watch:
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'We still own the rights to the water, the land and the air. And it's not for sale.'

Powerful from Polly Cutmore (Maria 'Polly' Cutmore). Thank you for speaking to the #ClimateIntegrity Summit.

'Australia's response to climate change is one of the weakest in the world.

'Our leaders say they care, but they ignore the scientific evidence, and do things that will ensure our communities will go under the water.'

- Dr Aunty McRose Elu
#ClimateIntegrity #auspol

“No more lies, no more band aid solutions.”

“We are trying to make our voices, knowledge and culture heard by people in power.”

“Let’s fight this together for the future of our beautiful world.”

Powerful address from Dr Aunty McRose Elu at the #ClimateIntegrity Summit #auspol

Having 'good taste' is overrated. People should consider being incredibly basic instead.

Reposting this useful thread by my brother on the important distinction between income taxes and labour taxes

The next installment in our labour policy webinar series will be 20 March starting at 1230pm, on how the FWC can better address the undervaluation of women's work. Ft. our Senior Researcher Lisa Heap, Sara Charlesworth & Frances Flanagan. Free rego here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

It's International Women's Day — we've crunched the data to show how far we have to go.

Women are paid less in all high-paying occupations.

Next time you hear some bloke saying the gender pay gap doesn't exist, send them this.

Data for all jobs below ⬇️
#IWD2024 #auspol

I am again, forced to tap the sign

Executive director of Australia Institute, Richard Denniss, says the federal govt collects more money from the Higher Education Contribution Scheme than it does from the Petroleum Resources Rent Tax.

#RMITABCFactCheck finds that claim checks out ab.co/3IokYnQ #AusPol #FactCheck

The problem with negative gearing & the capital gains tax discount is how much they go to the wealthy.

The richest 10% benefit more than the bottom 90% combined.

They incentivise housing speculation & investors at the cost of those looking to buy a home to live in. #auspol #NPC

The communications allowance is just one of many advantages of incumbency that MPs enjoy - worth at least $2.9 million per MP over four years ($2.6 million per senator).
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Sorry Coles and Woolies, you can't blame rising bread prices on the cost of wheat. David Richardson has done the sums and it doesn't stack up. #OffTheCharts
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The Big 4 banks are incredibly profitable, at the expense of ordinary Australians.

There's a simple solution, Richard Denniss outlines.

The government could provide a low-cost banking service — something the ATO effectively already does.

Read:
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-2… #auspol

Australian households are being charged $1000/yr more than big businesses to use exactly the same amount of electricity, our research found.

Origin Energy's profits more than doubled from $399M to $995M, AGL's profits are up 78%, & EnergyAustralia's revenue tripled. #auspol