BwanaTony
@bwanatern.bsky.social
Nature & wildlife fan, Dad, Horticulurist, Agilist, Yarra Valley, Australia
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Thank you Mr Speaker. My question is to the Treasurer. What stops Australia from taxing our fossil fuel industry like Norway & charging our university students like Norway? Supplementary: how can Australia earn more from beer excise than HECS? @richarddenniss.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social #auspol
The Australian Government makes more money from HECS repayments than it does from the PRRT.
‘Norway taxes its fossil fuel industry and gives their kids free higher education… we subsidise our fossil fuel industry and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.’
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
‘Norway taxes its fossil fuel industry and gives their kids free higher education… we subsidise our fossil fuel industry and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.’
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
October 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Thank you Mr Speaker. My question is to the Treasurer. What stops Australia from taxing our fossil fuel industry like Norway & charging our university students like Norway? Supplementary: how can Australia earn more from beer excise than HECS? @richarddenniss.bsky.social @albomp.bsky.social #auspol
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The crying kangaroo
September 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
The crying kangaroo
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What if we taxed the gas industry properly?
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
What If Wednesday: Increased taxes on the gas industry - ABC listen
Today on 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive, What If Wednesday tackled the question: What if we increased taxes on the gas industry?
www.abc.net.au
September 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
What if we taxed the gas industry properly?
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
"We're incredibly generous to the gas industry, most of which is foreign owned.
"Norway taxes gas & gives their kids free education. What we do is give the gas away for free & charge our kids a fortune to go to uni."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on ABC ⤵️
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"We’re still opening new gas and coal projects.
"At the same time, the Government wants a pat on the back for slightly more ambitious domestic targets."
- Executive Director Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Mornings
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"At the same time, the Government wants a pat on the back for slightly more ambitious domestic targets."
- Executive Director Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Mornings
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
September 19, 2025 at 5:22 AM
"We’re still opening new gas and coal projects.
"At the same time, the Government wants a pat on the back for slightly more ambitious domestic targets."
- Executive Director Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Mornings
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"At the same time, the Government wants a pat on the back for slightly more ambitious domestic targets."
- Executive Director Richard Denniss on FIVEAA Mornings
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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Australia spent billions on vaccines, RATs, and PPE during the pandemic.
Last month in Parliament, my motion to draw attention to dubious COVID vaccine procurements was voted down by the ALP and the LNP.
Acts of collusion by the major parties continue to corrode trust in government.
Last month in Parliament, my motion to draw attention to dubious COVID vaccine procurements was voted down by the ALP and the LNP.
Acts of collusion by the major parties continue to corrode trust in government.
Former minister working for three companies linked to controversial religious group
The Sydney-based church has been described by former members and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a "cult".
www.abc.net.au
September 13, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Australia spent billions on vaccines, RATs, and PPE during the pandemic.
Last month in Parliament, my motion to draw attention to dubious COVID vaccine procurements was voted down by the ALP and the LNP.
Acts of collusion by the major parties continue to corrode trust in government.
Last month in Parliament, my motion to draw attention to dubious COVID vaccine procurements was voted down by the ALP and the LNP.
Acts of collusion by the major parties continue to corrode trust in government.
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Approving new coal and gas projects means rejecting climate science.
Approving new gas and coal projects means rejecting the pleas of our Pacific neighbours
The fact that we give half of our gas exports away for free just rubs economic salt into the the scientific and diplomatic wounds
Approving new gas and coal projects means rejecting the pleas of our Pacific neighbours
The fact that we give half of our gas exports away for free just rubs economic salt into the the scientific and diplomatic wounds
September 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Approving new coal and gas projects means rejecting climate science.
Approving new gas and coal projects means rejecting the pleas of our Pacific neighbours
The fact that we give half of our gas exports away for free just rubs economic salt into the the scientific and diplomatic wounds
Approving new gas and coal projects means rejecting the pleas of our Pacific neighbours
The fact that we give half of our gas exports away for free just rubs economic salt into the the scientific and diplomatic wounds
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"Despite the clear evidence of the impact of climate change on the economy, the Govt refuses to release the climate risk assessment report"
"Govt is refusing to let voters know about the impacts of climate change on the economy." @richarddenniss.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/report/clima...
"Govt is refusing to let voters know about the impacts of climate change on the economy." @richarddenniss.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/report/clima...
August 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
"Despite the clear evidence of the impact of climate change on the economy, the Govt refuses to release the climate risk assessment report"
"Govt is refusing to let voters know about the impacts of climate change on the economy." @richarddenniss.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/report/clima...
"Govt is refusing to let voters know about the impacts of climate change on the economy." @richarddenniss.bsky.social
australiainstitute.org.au/report/clima...
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Australia’s biggest miners have pocketed almost $60BN in diesel tax subsidies in <20 years.
Unless we act, taxpayers lose $84BN more by 2030.
It makes no sense for 🇦🇺ns to pay tax while coal giants get a free pass.
End this fossil fuel subsidy now.
www.afr.com/companies/mi...
Unless we act, taxpayers lose $84BN more by 2030.
It makes no sense for 🇦🇺ns to pay tax while coal giants get a free pass.
End this fossil fuel subsidy now.
www.afr.com/companies/mi...
Big miners have banked $60b in diesel fuel tax credits
A Climate Energy Finance report recommends a $50 million cap on the fuel tax subsidy for mining companies to create more cash for green projects.
www.afr.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Australia’s biggest miners have pocketed almost $60BN in diesel tax subsidies in <20 years.
Unless we act, taxpayers lose $84BN more by 2030.
It makes no sense for 🇦🇺ns to pay tax while coal giants get a free pass.
End this fossil fuel subsidy now.
www.afr.com/companies/mi...
Unless we act, taxpayers lose $84BN more by 2030.
It makes no sense for 🇦🇺ns to pay tax while coal giants get a free pass.
End this fossil fuel subsidy now.
www.afr.com/companies/mi...
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While the government’s trying to find millions in productivity reforms, we’re giving away billions in gas.
Students are *still* paying more in HECS payments than the government collects from the petroleum resources rent tax.
Students are *still* paying more in HECS payments than the government collects from the petroleum resources rent tax.
Albanese is crying poor, but we’re losing billions a year from untaxed gas
In Norway, they tax their oil and gas industry heavily and give their kids free higher education. Here, we do the opposite.
www.theage.com.au
August 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
While the government’s trying to find millions in productivity reforms, we’re giving away billions in gas.
Students are *still* paying more in HECS payments than the government collects from the petroleum resources rent tax.
Students are *still* paying more in HECS payments than the government collects from the petroleum resources rent tax.
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We pay far too much for electricity and gas in this country. Every time we open a bill we see evidence of government failure.
The govt must stop allowing multinationals to sell off our gas while paying little or no tax, while we pay more for our gas than the people who buy it overseas.
The govt must stop allowing multinationals to sell off our gas while paying little or no tax, while we pay more for our gas than the people who buy it overseas.
‘Steam out their ears’: Australians fired up about gas exports
A plan being considered by Labor to set aside export gas for domestic use has almost no political opposition.
www.afr.com
July 30, 2025 at 6:50 AM
We pay far too much for electricity and gas in this country. Every time we open a bill we see evidence of government failure.
The govt must stop allowing multinationals to sell off our gas while paying little or no tax, while we pay more for our gas than the people who buy it overseas.
The govt must stop allowing multinationals to sell off our gas while paying little or no tax, while we pay more for our gas than the people who buy it overseas.
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In 2023-24 Australia collected more than four times more from HECS repayments than the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
July 23, 2025 at 6:46 AM
In 2023-24 Australia collected more than four times more from HECS repayments than the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
“In Australia, we subsidize the fossil fuel industry, and we charge our kids a fortune to go to uni.”
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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“Australia is continuing to collect more revenue from HECS fees than it gets from the PRRT."
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
In 2023-24 Australian HECS/HELP revenue rose to $5.1bn while PRRT fell to less than a quarter that amount to just $1.1bn. @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
In 2023-24 Australian HECS/HELP revenue rose to $5.1bn while PRRT fell to less than a quarter that amount to just $1.1bn. @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
July 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
“Australia is continuing to collect more revenue from HECS fees than it gets from the PRRT."
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
In 2023-24 Australian HECS/HELP revenue rose to $5.1bn while PRRT fell to less than a quarter that amount to just $1.1bn. @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
- Richard Denniss, Executive Director
In 2023-24 Australian HECS/HELP revenue rose to $5.1bn while PRRT fell to less than a quarter that amount to just $1.1bn. @richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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"In 2023, Richard Denniss shocked the National Press Club when he pointed out that the federal government collected more in HECS-HELP student loan repayments ($4.9 bn) than it did from the petroleum resource rent tax ($2.2 bn)." – Graeme Turner in Crikey.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...
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July 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"In 2023, Richard Denniss shocked the National Press Club when he pointed out that the federal government collected more in HECS-HELP student loan repayments ($4.9 bn) than it did from the petroleum resource rent tax ($2.2 bn)." – Graeme Turner in Crikey.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/in-2023...
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June 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Australians on the east coast are paying $16.24 per GJ for OUR gas, while the Chinese are set to pay $13.50 (including liquefaction and shipping costs of $2-$3 per GJ). Something is clearly wrong, but our Govt refuses to act. We need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now! #auspol
Aussies pay much more than China for own gas
Ah, the gas cartel, that wondrous beast that knows no bounds of decency. Via Petroleum Australia: Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG), the country’s largest liquefied natural gas exporter on the east coast,...
www.macrobusiness.com.au
June 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Australians on the east coast are paying $16.24 per GJ for OUR gas, while the Chinese are set to pay $13.50 (including liquefaction and shipping costs of $2-$3 per GJ). Something is clearly wrong, but our Govt refuses to act. We need a retrospective gas reservation scheme now! #auspol
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Fossil fuel lobbyists have more influence on government decisions like the North West shelf gas project than the public.
We have a right to know who's walking the halls of Parliament and talking to Ministers and senior public servants.
We have a right to know who's walking the halls of Parliament and talking to Ministers and senior public servants.
Leading players urge Labor to tighten rules for cashed-up political lobbyists
Stronger powers and bigger penalties needed to ‘investigate and punish’ unregistered lobbyists and those who break government’s code of conduct, critics say
www.theguardian.com
June 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Fossil fuel lobbyists have more influence on government decisions like the North West shelf gas project than the public.
We have a right to know who's walking the halls of Parliament and talking to Ministers and senior public servants.
We have a right to know who's walking the halls of Parliament and talking to Ministers and senior public servants.
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🇦🇺 lobbying rules are so weak & ineffective that during an inquiry into lobbying I got up lobbyists called for tougher rules 🤯 & they continue to do so.
Fixing this broken system has to be a priority this term.
Why are Labor&Libs so scared of transparency?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Fixing this broken system has to be a priority this term.
Why are Labor&Libs so scared of transparency?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Leading players urge Labor to tighten rules for cashed-up political lobbyists
Stronger powers and bigger penalties needed to ‘investigate and punish’ unregistered lobbyists and those who break government’s code of conduct, critics say
www.theguardian.com
June 15, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🇦🇺 lobbying rules are so weak & ineffective that during an inquiry into lobbying I got up lobbyists called for tougher rules 🤯 & they continue to do so.
Fixing this broken system has to be a priority this term.
Why are Labor&Libs so scared of transparency?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Fixing this broken system has to be a priority this term.
Why are Labor&Libs so scared of transparency?
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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It’s almost 2yrs since the day Commissioner Catherine Holmes handed down her final report on Robodebt & referred those responsible for criminal prosecution. It was a day we felt like finally something was happening.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
June 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
It’s almost 2yrs since the day Commissioner Catherine Holmes handed down her final report on Robodebt & referred those responsible for criminal prosecution. It was a day we felt like finally something was happening.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
I’m so sorry to all victims who are STILL waiting for justice.
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"We've so cooked our tax system that in Australia – 3rd biggest fossil fuel exporter in the world – we feel poor when the price of oil & gas go up."
"Norway, also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry & give kids free university."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on #QandA
"Norway, also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry & give kids free university."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on #QandA
June 16, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"We've so cooked our tax system that in Australia – 3rd biggest fossil fuel exporter in the world – we feel poor when the price of oil & gas go up."
"Norway, also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry & give kids free university."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on #QandA
"Norway, also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry & give kids free university."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social on #QandA
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"You're not alone in thinking Australia is getting taken for a ride."
Other countries are making a fortune from our gas exports, while Australians pay a premium price for our own gas.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social with @punterspolitics.bsky.social
🧡 Our EOFY appeal: theaus.in/support_EOFY25
Other countries are making a fortune from our gas exports, while Australians pay a premium price for our own gas.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social with @punterspolitics.bsky.social
🧡 Our EOFY appeal: theaus.in/support_EOFY25
June 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
"You're not alone in thinking Australia is getting taken for a ride."
Other countries are making a fortune from our gas exports, while Australians pay a premium price for our own gas.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social with @punterspolitics.bsky.social
🧡 Our EOFY appeal: theaus.in/support_EOFY25
Other countries are making a fortune from our gas exports, while Australians pay a premium price for our own gas.
@richarddenniss.bsky.social with @punterspolitics.bsky.social
🧡 Our EOFY appeal: theaus.in/support_EOFY25
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"Australia is the 3rd biggest fossil fuel exporter in the world.
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
June 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
"Australia is the 3rd biggest fossil fuel exporter in the world.
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
"Norway, which is also a big fossil fuel exporter, they tax their fossil fuel industry and give their kids free university education.
"In Aus, we subsidise the fossil fuel industry."
@richarddenniss.bsky.social #auspol
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While the media drone on about how hard it is for people with most than $3 million in super to lose some of their tax breaks, in reality the vast majority of Australians have less than $200k in super. The median for a 60 year old woman is just $158k, which means half of women have less than that!
June 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
While the media drone on about how hard it is for people with most than $3 million in super to lose some of their tax breaks, in reality the vast majority of Australians have less than $200k in super. The median for a 60 year old woman is just $158k, which means half of women have less than that!
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Scott Morrison is almost certainly one of the “Robodebt Six” referred to the NACC for criminal and civil action.
In Australia we don’t pursue him: we rig the NACC, refuse to investigate…then award him with honours.
“Decision” still nowhere… (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/government-r...
In Australia we don’t pursue him: we rig the NACC, refuse to investigate…then award him with honours.
“Decision” still nowhere… (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/government-r...
Government's squibbing on Robodebt "not good enough": Senator Pocock
The Albanese Government is failing to say if it will appoint an outside expert to oversee the NACC's Robodebt investigations.
theklaxon.com.au
June 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Scott Morrison is almost certainly one of the “Robodebt Six” referred to the NACC for criminal and civil action.
In Australia we don’t pursue him: we rig the NACC, refuse to investigate…then award him with honours.
“Decision” still nowhere… (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/government-r...
In Australia we don’t pursue him: we rig the NACC, refuse to investigate…then award him with honours.
“Decision” still nowhere… (ICYMI): theklaxon.com.au/government-r...