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On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how global gas industry has pulled off the greatest con in Australia’s history, and why Australians are living with the consequences. He spells out the simple steps we need to take to fix it.
This episode was recorded on Friday 10 July.
Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss
Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang
Show notes:
A National Plebiscite for a 25% Gas Export Tax, the Australia Institute
More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, Australia Institute Press (forthcoming)
Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets
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