The gas tax squeeze
Apr 21, 2026•28 min
Episode description
Whether the government likes it or not, momentum is building around a gas profits tax.
What began as a simmering grassroots and political push has accelerated amid the global energy crisis, with pressure mounting on the government to act. A Greens-led inquiry into the issue begins today.
But is Prime Minister Anthony Albanese listening?
At the same time, both the government and opposition are sharpening their housing messages - but which one will land with voters?
Patricia Karvelas and Raf Epstein break it all down on Politics Now.
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