Property prices

Massive NDIS cuts

Cuts to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding would have a serious, lasting impact on people living with disabilities and their families.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the latest house price data and the ongoing fearmongering around the changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. Then, Greg shares the positive impact NDIS funding as had on his family – and what it could mean if the government’s proposed cuts pass through the parliament.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 11 June 2026.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

For those shedding a tear over house prices falling, these numbers may change your mind by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (June 2026)

Health minister wants to cut disability support by 99% without legislation by Greg Jericho, Deepcut News (June 2026)

Are we being misled about NDIS fraud? Yes, we are. by Chris Coombes, The Point (June 2026)

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Cuts to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding would have a serious, lasting impact on people living with disabilities and their families.
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the latest house price data and the ongoing fearmongering around the changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. Then, Greg shares the positive impact NDIS funding as had on his family &ndash; and what it could mean if the government&rsquo;s proposed cuts pass through the parliament.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 11 June 2026.
Support the research powerful interests fear. <a href="https://theaus.in/430U1Rv">Make a tax-deductible donation</a> to the Australia Institute's End of Financial Year Appeal before 30 June.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jun/11/australia-housing-house-prices-falling-data">For those shedding a tear over house prices falling, these numbers may change your mind</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (June 2026)
<a href="https://www.deepcutnews.com/p/health-minister-can-now-cut-disability">Health minister wants to cut disability support by 99% without legislation</a> by Greg Jericho, Deepcut News (June 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260604-are-we-being-misled-about-ndis-fraud-yes-we-are">Are we being misled about NDIS fraud? Yes, we are.</a> by Chris Coombes, The Point (June 2026)
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Cuts to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding would have a serious, lasting impact on people living with disabilities and their families.

The impact of the government’s massive NDIS cuts

Private schools have a “parasitic relationship” with public education, says Jane Caro.

On this episode of Follow the Money, recorded live at Politics in the Pub in Canberra, Jane Caro joins Dr Alice Grundy to discuss how Australia came to the most expensive place in the developed world for families to send a child to high school and Jane’s essay for Australia Institute Press, Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education.

The original conversation was recorded live on 3 June 2026. Stay across all of our events by signing up to our newsletter.

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Guest: Jane Caro, Walkley Award-winning columnist, novelist & author of Rich Kid, Poor Kid: The battle for public education // @janecaro

Host: Alice Grundy, Managing Editor, Australia Institute Press // @alicektg

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education by Jane Caro, Vantage Point, the Australia Institute (May 2026)

Australia’s private high school problem by Skye Predavec and Richard Denniss, the Australia Institute (February 2026)

Why Australian high schools cost families more than anywhere else in the developed world: explained in 3 charts by Skye Predavec, The Point (February 2026)

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Private schools have a &ldquo;parasitic relationship&rdquo; with public education, says Jane Caro.
On this episode of Follow the Money, recorded live at Politics in the Pub in Canberra, Jane Caro joins Dr Alice Grundy to discuss how Australia came to the most expensive place in the developed world for families to send a child to high school and Jane&rsquo;s essay for Australia Institute Press, <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/rich-kid-poor-kid-vantage-point-issue-5">Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education</a>.
The original conversation was recorded live on 3 June 2026. <a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/subscribe">Stay across all of our events</a> by signing up to our newsletter.
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Guest: Jane Caro, Walkley Award-winning columnist, novelist &amp; author of Rich Kid, Poor Kid: The battle for public education // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/janecaro.bsky.social">@janecaro</a>
Host: Alice Grundy, Managing Editor, Australia Institute Press // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alicektg.bsky.social">@alicektg</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/rich-kid-poor-kid-vantage-point-issue-5">Rich Kid Poor Kid: The battle for public education</a> by Jane Caro, Vantage Point, the Australia Institute (May 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/australias-private-high-school-problem/">Australia&rsquo;s private high school problem</a> by Skye Predavec and Richard Denniss, the Australia Institute (February 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260203-why-australian-high-schools-cost-families-more-than-anywhere-else-in-the-developed-world-in-3-charts">Why Australian high schools cost families more than anywhere else in the developed world: explained in 3 charts</a> by Skye Predavec, The Point (February 2026)
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Private schools have a “parasitic relationship” with public education, says Jane Caro.

Jane Caro on the battle for public education

On this special episode, we’re joined by two commissioners from the new community-led, independent inquiry into the AUKUS security deal.

This episode was recorded live on Thursday 4 June.

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Guest: Karina Lester, Yankunytjatjara Anangu woman and International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Australia Ambassador

Guest: Leanne Minshull, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @leanneminshull

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, the Australia Institute // @angusrb

Show notes:

An independent public inquiry into the AUKUS security partnership

ICAN Australia

Polling – Australia, the US and Iran War, the Australia Institute (May 2026)

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On this special episode, we&rsquo;re joined by two commissioners from the new community-led, independent inquiry into the AUKUS security deal.
This episode was recorded live on Thursday 4 June.
Support the research powerful interests fear. Make a tax-deductible donation to the Australia Institute's End of Financial Year Appeal before 30 June.
Guest: Karina Lester, Yankunytjatjara Anangu woman and International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) Australia Ambassador
Guest: Leanne Minshull, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/leanneminshull.bsky.social">@leanneminshull</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/angusrb.bsky.social">@angusrb</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://aukuspublicinquiry.com/">An independent public inquiry into the AUKUS security partnership</a>
<a href="https://icanw.org.au/">ICAN Australia</a>
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/polling-australia-the-us-and-iran-war/">Polling &ndash; Australia, the US and Iran War</a>, the Australia Institute (May 2026)
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On this special episode, we’re joined by two commissioners from the new community-led, independent inquiry into the AUKUS security deal.

SPECIAL | Why it's time for a public inquiry into AUKUS

Economic growth figures

Data centres, profits & exports

Household spending

Minimum and award wages lifted

With what little economic growth there is being driven by data centres, is it really a net positive for most Australians?

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the decision to lift minimum and award wages and what the latest GDP figures mean for Australian households.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 4 June 2026.

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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

Australia’s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climateby Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2026)

Clouded Future: Managing the risks of the data centre boom, Climate Council (June 2026)

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With what little economic growth there is being driven by data centres, is it really a net positive for most Australians?
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the decision to lift minimum and award wages and what the latest GDP figures mean for Australian households.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 4 June 2026.
Support the research powerful interests fear. <a href="https://theaus.in/430U1Rv">Make a tax-deductible donation</a> to the Australia Institute's End of Financial Year Appeal before 30 June.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jun/04/australia-datacentres-destroying-jobs-climate-economy-gdp">Australia&rsquo;s GDP figures are meaningless when the boom in datacentres means destroying jobs and the climate</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2026)
<a href="https://www.climatecouncil.org.au/resources/clouded-future-managing-the-risks-of-the-data-centre/">Clouded Future: Managing the risks of the data centre boom</a>, Climate Council (June 2026)
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With what little economic growth there is being driven by data centres, is it really a net positive for most Australians?

Data centre boom widens gap between growth figures and reality

Journalist and author Antoinette Lattouf tells the inspiring stories of women’s courage and conviction – and how they have changed our country.

Recorded live as part of our Australia’s Biggest Book Club webinar series, Antoinette Lattouf joins Ebony Bennett to discuss her landmark legal battle with the ABC and her latest book, Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change.

The original conversation was recorded live on 29 May 2026. Stay across all of our events and webinars by signing up to our newsletter.

1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service. Call 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, chat online or video call via their website.

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Guest: Antoinette Lattouf, journalist and author of Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change // @antoinettelattouf

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change by Antoinette Lattouf, Penguin (April 2026)

Josh Bornstein: Working for the Brand, Australia’s Biggest Book Club, the Australia Institute (November 2024)

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Journalist and author Antoinette Lattouf tells the inspiring stories of women&rsquo;s courage and conviction &ndash; and how they have changed our country.
Recorded live as part of our Australia&rsquo;s Biggest Book Club webinar series, Antoinette Lattouf joins Ebony Bennett to discuss her landmark legal battle with the ABC and her latest book,&nbsp;Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change.
The original conversation was recorded live on 29 May 2026. <a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/subscribe">Stay across all of our events and webinars</a> by signing up to our newsletter.
1800RESPECT is the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.&nbsp;Call&nbsp;<a href="tel:1800737732">1800 737 732,</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://1800respect.org.au/help-and-support/telephone-and-online-counselling#faq-2707">text 0458 737 732</a>, chat online or video call via <a href="https://1800respect.org.au/">their website</a>.
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Guest: Antoinette Lattouf, journalist and author of Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/antoinettelattouf.bsky.social">@antoinettelattouf</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/women-who-win-9781761355370">Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change</a> by Antoinette Lattouf, Penguin (April 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/josh-bornstein-working-for-the-brand/">Josh Bornstein: Working for the Brand</a>, Australia&rsquo;s Biggest Book Club, the Australia Institute (November 2024)
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Journalist and author Antoinette Lattouf tells the inspiring stories of women’s courage and conviction – and how they have changed our country.

Antoinette Lattouf on women who win

Trump's Iran clown show

Israel's attacks on Lebanon, Gaza

AUKUS update

Even as the Trump administration facilitates the demise of the international order the United States helped create, the Australian government’s embrace of Aukus ties the two countries ever closer.

On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss op-shop submarines, the Democrats’ review of the 2024 election, and Trump’s Iran loop.

This episode was recorded on Monday 1 June.

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Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, the Australia Institute // @angusrb

Show notes:

Shorter America: The Iran clown show continues; Trump threatens to bomb an ally (again); Trump doesn’t care by Emma Shortis, The Point (May 2026)

Democrats Can’t Avoid a Reckoning with Gaza by Matt Duss, The Nation (May 2026)

After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)

Major Aukus switch to buy only secondhand subs from US means ‘significant’ cost savings, Marles says by Tom McIlroy & Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (May 2026)

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Even as the Trump administration facilitates the demise of the international order the United States helped create, the Australian government&rsquo;s embrace of Aukus ties the two countries ever closer.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss op-shop submarines, the Democrats&rsquo; review of the 2024 election, and Trump&rsquo;s Iran loop.
This episode was recorded on Monday 1 June.
Support the research powerful interests fear. Make a tax-deductible donation to <a href="https://theaus.in/3Q70UxN">the Australia Institute's End of Financial Year Appeal</a> before 30 June.
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/angusrb.bsky.social">@angusrb</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260529-shorter-america-this-week-the-iran-clown-show-continues-trump-threatens-to-bomb-an-ally-again-trump-doesnt-care">Shorter America: The Iran clown show continues; Trump threatens to bomb an ally (again); Trump doesn&rsquo;t care</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (May 2026)
<a href="https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/democats-party-dnc-chair-gaza-genocide/">Democrats Can&rsquo;t Avoid a Reckoning with Gaza</a> by Matt Duss, The Nation (May 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/31/aukus-australia-to-buy-only-secondhand-virginia-class-submarines-from-us-significant-cost-savings-richard-marles">Major Aukus switch to buy only secondhand subs from US means &lsquo;significant&rsquo; cost savings, Marles says</a> by Tom McIlroy &amp; Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (May 2026)
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Even as the Trump administration facilitates the demise of the international order the United States helped create, the Australian government’s embrace of Aukus ties the two countries ever closer.

As Trump blusters over Iran, prospects for real peace slip further away

One Nation's gas policy

Get the facts on gas

Employment services changes

Inflation falls

Coverage of One Nation’s gas policy made it sound like the beginning of some kind of people’s revolution, but without a 25% gas export tax, Australians will get short-changed.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss Pauline Hanson’s gas policy announcement, the failure at the heart of Australia’s employment services system, and what the latest inflation data could mean for interest rates.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 28 May 2026.

Support the research powerful interests fear. Make a tax-deductible donation to the Australia Institute's End of Financial Year Appeal before 30 June.

Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

Australians with disabilities copped the biggest cuts in the budget. Yet conservative media’s heart bleeds only for the wealthyby Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2026)

The case for a gas export tax, explained by Richard Denniss, The Point (May 2026)

Australia's Gas Giveaway, the Australia Institute

Why the industry loves Hanson’s gas policy – and Labor won’t by Amy Remeikis, The Point (May 2026)

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Coverage of One Nation&rsquo;s gas policy made it sound like the beginning of some kind of people&rsquo;s revolution, but without a 25% gas export tax, Australians will get short-changed.
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s gas policy announcement, the failure at the heart of Australia&rsquo;s employment services system, and what the latest inflation data could mean for interest rates.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 28 May 2026.
Support the research powerful interests fear. <a href="https://theaus.in/430U1Rv">Make a tax-deductible donation</a> to the Australia Institute's End of Financial Year Appeal before 30 June.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/may/28/australia-budget-reactions-ndis-changes-disabilities-biggest-cuts-dental-ignored">Australians with disabilities copped the biggest cuts in the budget. Yet conservative media&rsquo;s heart bleeds only for the wealthy</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260323-the-case-for-a-gas-export-tax-explained">The case for a gas export tax, explained</a> by Richard Denniss, The Point (May 2026)
<a href="https://gas.australiainstitute.org.au/">Australia's Gas Giveaway</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260525-why-the-industry-loves-hansons-gas-policy-and-labor-wont">Why the industry loves Hanson&rsquo;s gas policy &ndash; and Labor won&rsquo;t</a> by Amy Remeikis, The Point (May 2026)
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Coverage of One Nation’s gas policy made it sound like the beginning of some kind of people’s revolution, but without a 25% gas export tax, Australians will get short-changed.

How about we just tax gas? Examining One Nation’s gas policy

Australians the world's biggest losers

Harm caused by gambling

Government response to the Murphy review

Calls for national regulator, inducements ban

Next steps for reform

The government’s latest reforms don’t do nearly enough to protect Australians from gambling harm.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Martin Thomas from the Alliance for Gambling Reform and Morgan Harrington from the Australia Institute join Ebony Bennett to discuss how Australians came to have the biggest per capita gambling losses in the world, how online sports betting is turbocharging the damage caused by gambling, and the government’s straw man argument about “balance” when it comes to reform.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 26 May.

If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or online at www.lifeline.org.au.

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Guest: Martin Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Gambling Reform

Guest: Morgan Harrington, Research Manager, the Australia Institute // @mhharrington

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Polling – banning gambling advertisements, the Australia Institute (May 2026)

Teenage gambling in Australia by Matt Saunders and Morgan Harrington, the Australia Institute (April 2025)

Worth a Punt – 2% Levy on Gambling Revenue Could Replace Free-To-Air Advertising Spend by Stephen Long and David Richardson, the Australia Institute (August 2024)

‘A thousand days of inaction on gambling reform’ by Tim Costello, The Saturday Paper (March 2026)

New research shows kids are targeted with alcohol, gambling and junk food ads online, Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education (June 2024)

Football’s secret gambling deal exposed | Four Corners, Australian Broadcasting Corporation on YouTube (June 2023)

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The government&rsquo;s latest reforms don&rsquo;t do nearly enough to protect Australians from gambling harm.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Martin Thomas from the Alliance for Gambling Reform and Morgan Harrington from the Australia Institute join Ebony Bennett to discuss how Australians came to have the biggest per capita gambling losses in the world, how online sports betting is turbocharging the damage caused by gambling, and the government&rsquo;s straw man argument about &ldquo;balance&rdquo; when it comes to reform.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday 26 May.
If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on&nbsp;<a href="tel:1800858858">1800 858 858</a> for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online at <a href="http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/">www.gamblinghelponline.org.au</a>.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline&nbsp;on 13 11 14 or online at <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au/">www.lifeline.org.au</a>.
Visit <a href="https://thepoint.com.au/">The Point</a> for research, analysis, explainers and factchecks from experts at the Australia Institute and beyond.
Guest: Martin Thomas, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance for Gambling Reform
Guest: Morgan Harrington, Research Manager, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mhharrington.bsky.social">@mhharrington</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="http://australiainstitute.org.au/report/polling-banning-gambling-advertising/">Polling &ndash; banning gambling advertisements</a>, the Australia Institute (May 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/teenage-gambling-in-australia/">Teenage gambling in Australia</a> by Matt Saunders and Morgan Harrington, the Australia Institute (April 2025)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/worth-a-punt-2-levy-on-gambling-revenue-could-replace-free-to-air-advertising-spend/">Worth a Punt &ndash; 2% Levy on Gambling Revenue Could Replace Free-To-Air Advertising Spend</a> by Stephen Long and David Richardson, the Australia Institute (August 2024)
<a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2026/03/21/thousand-days-inaction-gambling-reform">&lsquo;A thousand days of inaction on gambling reform&rsquo;</a> by Tim Costello, The Saturday Paper (March 2026)
<a href="https://fare.org.au/new-research-shows-kids-are-targeted-with-alcohol-gambling-and-junk-food-ads-online/">New research shows kids are targeted with alcohol, gambling and junk food ads online</a>, Foundation for Alcohol Research &amp; Education (June 2024)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACJioasFLco&amp;t=9s">Football&rsquo;s secret gambling deal exposed | Four Corners</a>, Australian Broadcasting Corporation on YouTube (June 2023)
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The government’s latest reforms don’t do nearly enough to protect Australians from gambling harm.

Online gambling “reshaping a whole generation” as government reforms fall well short

Australian involvement in the war on Iran

AUKUS submarines unlikely to be delivered

Domestic challenges with AUKUS

US, China & Australia's changing strategic env

Despite the global upheaval caused by the Trump administration, the Australian government is trying to plough on with AUKUS as if Biden was still in charge.

On this episode of After America, Guardian Australia journalist Ben Doherty joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the likelihood of the Australia ever receiving a nuclear-powered submarine, the “dangerously undemocratic” secrecy around key elements of the AUKUS agreement, and Australia’s significantly changed strategic environment.

This episode was recorded on Friday 22 May.

You can sign our petition calling on the Australian Government to launch a parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.

Guest: Ben Doherty, Senior Reporter, Guardian Australia

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

Aukus nuclear submarine base would ‘place a massive target on our backs’, NSW labour union warns by Krishani Dhanji & Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (May 2026)

As Aukus spending and delays blow out, will Australia’s nuclear submarines ever materialise? by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (May 2026)

Shorter America: Ivy League brain; These men; Shared fates, shared future by Emma Shortis, The Point (May 2026)

After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)

WEBINAR | Submarine Dreams: understanding Australia’s commitment to AUKUS, the Australia Institute (October 2026)

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Despite the global upheaval caused by the Trump administration, the Australian government is trying to plough on with AUKUS as if Biden was still in charge.
On this episode of After America, Guardian Australia journalist Ben Doherty joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the likelihood of the Australia ever receiving a nuclear-powered submarine, the &ldquo;dangerously undemocratic&rdquo; secrecy around key elements of the AUKUS agreement, and Australia&rsquo;s significantly changed strategic environment.
This episode was recorded on Friday 22 May.
You can <a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/aukus_parliamentary_inquiry_now">sign our petition</a> calling on the Australian Government to launch a parliamentary inquiry into AUKUS.
Guest: Ben Doherty, Senior Reporter, Guardian Australia
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/17/port-kembla-nsw-aukus-nuclear-submarine-base-outcry-nsw-labour-union">Aukus nuclear submarine base would &lsquo;place a massive target on our backs&rsquo;, NSW labour union warns</a> by Krishani Dhanji &amp; Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (May 2026)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/17/australia-aukus-spending-delays-nuclear-submarines">As Aukus spending and delays blow out, will Australia&rsquo;s nuclear submarines ever materialise?</a> by Ben Doherty, Guardian Australia (May 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260522-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Ivy League brain; These men; Shared fates, shared future</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (May 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/event/submarine-dreams-understanding-australias-commitment-to-aukus/">WEBINAR | Submarine Dreams: understanding Australia&rsquo;s commitment to AUKUS</a>, the Australia Institute (October 2026)
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Despite the global upheaval caused by the Trump administration, the Australian government is trying to plough on with AUKUS as if Biden was still in charge.

Australia gambles on AUKUS as Trump rides Iran merry-go-round

The PM wants a 'fair dinkum' gas debate

Budget tax reform blowback

Nonsense about trusts & death taxes

Australia could raise around $17 billion a year with a 25% gas export tax – enough to put dental in Medicare or fund free childcare – but the government is choosing not to.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Angus discuss why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Australia Institute needs to get “fair dinkum” about gas exports, the post-budget meme-wars over capital gains tax, and the “death tax” scare campaign.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 21 May 2026.

Visit The Point for research, analysis, explainers and factchecks from experts at the Australia Institute and beyond.

Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, Podcasts, the Australia Institute // @AngusRB

Show notes:

Death, taxes and scare campaigns: here’s the truth about Labor’s budget changes by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2026)

Keating backs CGT reforms, says Howard changes made house prices "blast off" by Greg Jericho, The Point (May 2026)

Government CGT Changes – Structurally Sound, statement by former Prime Minister Paul Keating (May 2026)

Conservative newspapers are stoking fears CGT changes will hurt young Australians — despite very few being affected by Greg Jericho, The Point (May 2026)

The case for a gas export tax, explained by Richard Denniss, The Point (May 2026)

Australia's Gas Giveaway, the Australia Institute

Richard Denniss responds to Anthony Albanese, the Australia Institute on BlueSky (May 2026)

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Australia could raise around $17 billion a year with a 25% gas export tax &ndash; enough to put dental in Medicare or fund free childcare &ndash; but the government is choosing not to.
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg and Angus discuss why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Australia Institute needs to get &ldquo;fair dinkum&rdquo; about gas exports, the post-budget meme-wars over capital gains tax, and the &ldquo;death tax&rdquo; scare campaign.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 21 May 2026.
Visit <a href="https://thepoint.com.au/">The Point</a> for research, analysis, explainers and factchecks from experts at the Australia Institute and beyond.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, Podcasts, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/angusrb.bsky.social">@AngusRB</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/may/21/labor-budget-changes-death-taxes-scare-campaigns-truth">Death, taxes and scare campaigns: here&rsquo;s the truth about Labor&rsquo;s budget changes</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (May 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260521-keating-backs-cgt-reforms-says-howard-changes-made-house-prices-blast-off">Keating backs CGT reforms, says Howard changes made house prices "blast off"</a> by Greg Jericho, The Point (May 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260521-government-cgt-changes-structurally-sound">Government CGT Changes &ndash; Structurally Sound</a>, statement by former Prime Minister Paul Keating (May 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260520conservative-newspapers-are-stoking-fears-cgt-changes-will-hurt-young-australians-despite-very-few-being-affected">Conservative newspapers are stoking fears CGT changes will hurt young Australians &mdash; despite very few being affected</a> by Greg Jericho, The Point (May 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/explainers/260323-the-case-for-a-gas-export-tax-explained">The case for a gas export tax, explained</a> by Richard Denniss, The Point (May 2026)
<a href="https://gas.australiainstitute.org.au/">Australia's Gas Giveaway</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/australiainstitute.org.au/post/3mlun5t56vs2i">Richard Denniss responds to Anthony Albanese</a>, the Australia Institute on BlueSky (May 2026)
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Australia could raise around $17 billion a year with a 25% gas export tax – enough to put dental in Medicare or fund free childcare – but the government is choosing not to.

Fair dinkum! The Prime Minister called us out over a gas tax

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