The Australia Institute

australiainstitute.org.au

12 October 2026 01:42

Australia Institute research shows that nurses pay more tax than gas and oil companies. Meanwhile, multinational gas companies get 56% of our gas for free and then export it overseas. Sign the petition: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem

Pearls and Irritations

johnmenadue.com

12 October 2026 01:41

Australia has skills shortages, yet almost half of skilled migrants are working below their qualification level. A clogged recognition system is wasting teachers, nurses, engineers and tradespeople already here, John Menadue writes. #auspol #Migration #Skills

Chris Bowen

chrisbowenmp.bsky.social

12 October 2026 01:29

The effects of climate change are real.  The National Climate Risk Assessment we released last year was clear on this.  But we can take action, the rest of the world is as well.  You can find a link to the full video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzXXBXQiEl4.

Zali Steggall

zalisteggall.bsky.social

12 October 2026 01:29

Back in Parliament this week, scrutinising bills on child support, carbon credits and anti-doping in sport. I'll be moving amendments to strengthen protections against financial abuse in the child support system. Have your say: zali.steggall.mp@aph.gov.au

The Conversation AUNZ

aunz.theconversation.com

08 July 2026 00:28

Indigenous Australians are less likely to use health services than non-Indigenous people – even when needed. So health services need to change.