What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss

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• What's the point of a gas exports tax? 13.07.2026 21min

  On this episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses how global gas industry has pulled off the greatest con in Australia’s history, and why Australians are living with the consequences. He spells out the simple steps we need to take to fix it. This episode was recorded on Friday 10 July.Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddennissHost: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachangPlebiscite petition: https://gas-plebiscite.australiainstitute.org.au/More Fool Me (Vantage Point Issue 6) pre-order: https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6Climate Integrity Summit 2026 tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/sydney-climate-integrity-summit-2026?c=websiteThe Point: https://thepoint.com.au/Support What's the Point? & the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/4bkeiGcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• What’s the point of housing reform? 06.07.2026 15min

  On the second episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the government’s long-overdue changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax and the ongoing media hysteria around Australia’s housing market. This episode was recorded on Friday 3 July. Host: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss Host: Anna Chang, Managing Editor, The Point // @annachang Show notes: The Wrap: After a decades-long fight, housing tax reform becomes reality by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (July 2026) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.Support What's the Point? & the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/4bkeiGcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• What’s the Point of One Nation? 29.06.2026 16min

  On the first episode of What’s the Point?, Richard Denniss discusses the reasons behind One Nation grabbing the headlines, why it is highly unlikely Pauline Hanson will be Prime Minister after the next election and what the current Prime Minister can do to turn things around for Labor. Host: Dr Richard Denniss, Co-CEO, The Australia InstituteSupport What's the Point? & the research powerful interests fear: https://theaus.in/4bkeiGcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Introducing What's the Point? with Richard Denniss 24.06.2026

  What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss cuts through the spin to explain the political and economic decisions shaping the lives of everyday Australians.