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

Plebiscite petition: https://gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.org.au/

More Fool Me (Vantage Point Issue 6) pre-order: https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6

Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=website

The Point: https://thepoint.com.au/

On this episode of What&rsquo;s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how global gas industry has pulled off the greatest con in Australia&rsquo;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 Plebiscite petition: <a href="https://gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.org.au/">https://gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.org.au/</a> More Fool Me (Vantage Point Issue 6) pre-order: <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6</a> Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets: <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=website">https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=website</a> The Point: <a href="https://thepoint.com.au/">https://thepoint.com.au/</a>

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians.

Richard connects the dots between policy and politics with sharp analysis. By getting straight to the point, Richard helps listeners understand how democracy works and why it matters.

Presented by the Australia Institute.

What&rsquo;s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians.
Richard connects the dots between policy and politics with sharp analysis. By getting straight to the point, Richard helps listeners understand how democracy works and why it matters.
Presented by the Australia Institute.

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians lives.