Gas Exports and Fair Share for Australians

Preamble

Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas. While these exports generate significant revenue for companies, there are growing concerns that Australians may not be receiving a fair return from these publicly owned resources.

A Senate inquiry has recently examined this issue. But too often, inquiries generate headlines and debate, only for their findings to fade without meaningful change.

This time can be different.

By calling for the release of all gas contracts and agreements, Australians can see for themselves how these resources have been managed, and whether those decisions were made in the national interest.

The rights of Australians should not be signed away in secret deals.

Setting this standard would not only address the current issue, but also establish a precedent for greater transparency across government—helping to reduce waste, improve accountability, and limit the risk of corruption.

Update: Gas export Tax Set to be Rejected

Greens leader & Senator - Larissa Waters

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However, public participation in these processes is limited, and outcomes are often shaped by a relatively small number of stakeholders.

If history is a guide, such inquiries tend to result in incremental changes rather than fundamental reform.

But this time could be different.

We now have the ability to apply a broader, people-led reality check—bringing more voices, perspectives, and insights into the process.

What is Reality Checking?

At a global level, this approach has the potential to reduce conflict and improve accountability.

At a national level, it can help ensure fairer economic and social outcomes.

You can contribute to this reality check by sharing your view on the key question below.

Does Australia currently receive a fair share of value from gas exports? 

​(* Yes, fair share / No, not a fair share →)

* If you are unsure, that is understable given the amount of misinformation, disinformation and outright lies. Choose an option that you think is right. You can always change your vote, if circumstances change. PByT is not about locking in an answer, it is about arriving at the best answer and this can mean a few iterations.

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KEY Issues & Questions

​→ Should the tax on gas exports be introduced? (Agree/Disagree)

→ Should the petroleum resource rent tax (PRRT) on windfall profits be increased? (Agree/Disagree)

​→ Angus Taylor: a 25% levy on gas exports would shut down the industry? (Agree/Disagree)

→ Shell Australia: Spectacularly ill-advised reforms? (Agree/Disagree)

→ Business Council of Australia: It would deter investment? (Agree/Disagree)

→ Balancing Fairness and Investment? (Agree/Disagree)

MAKE IT COUNT AT ELECTION TIME

​→ Release Gas Files?

→ Transparency or Secret Deals at the Next Federal Election?​

→ Did John Howard Give Away Australian Gas?​