What's the point of the gas industry for Australia? "At the moment, it's pointless". @TheAusInstitute

Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

What’s the point of increasing gas exports for the Australian government and the Australian people? With the current gas tax legislation, it’s pointless.

Co-CEO Richard Denniss breaks down who wins and who loses in Australia’s gas industry in the latest episode of “What’s the Point?”.

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